La Liga Regular Season - 20

Elche 2 - 2 FT Sevilla

Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero

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Futmetrix Verdict
89
FT
Mon, Jan 19
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Elche
2-2
Sevilla
⚡ Intensity 100
⚖️ Balance 62
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 39
Adams brace rescues point for Sevilla

Adams Double Denies Elche in Thriller

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 89/100. A relentless barrage of 25 shots culminated in late drama as Sevilla fought back from a two-goal deficit to snatch a point at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero.

The Early Breakthrough

The contest ignited with significant Intensity as Elche looked to consolidate their mid-table position against a struggling giant. The hosts didn't wait long to puncture the atmosphere, with A. Febas finding the net in the 14th minute following clinical service from M. Neto. This opener forced Sevilla to abandon their cautious setup, resulting in a fascinating tactical Balance where both sides split possession equally. While Elche were clinical, Sevilla’s frustrations grew as they struggled to convert their territorial dominance into clear-cut chances during a first half that belonged entirely to the home side's disciplined defensive shape and quick transitions.

Pressure Peaks and Valera Strikes

Sevilla emerged for the second period with renewed vigour, yet they were suckered by a counter-punch ten minutes after the restart. G. Valera doubled the advantage for the Franjiverdes, assisted by M. Aguado, seemingly putting the match out of reach. However, the Upset Factor began to brew as the visitors launched a total of 25 shots throughout the match. Much of the drama was centered around Iñaki Peña, whose 6 crucial saves provided a masterclass in goalkeeping. Peña’s defiance kept Álvaro Rodriguez and the rest of the Elche frontline dreaming of a famous victory as the clock ticked towards the final fifteen minutes.

The Adams Resurrection

With the Stakes high for a Sevilla side desperate to climb away from the bottom half, the introduction of A. Adams proved to be the masterstroke of the match. The substitute sparked the comeback in the 75th minute, reducing the deficit with a powerful strike that tested the resolve of the weary Elche defense. As 15 corners piled on the pressure, the breakthrough finally arrived in the 90th minute. A penalty was awarded to the visitors, and A. Adams stepped up with ice in his veins to hammer home the equalizer. The 2-2 draw leaves Elche reflecting on what might have been, while Sevilla will view this as a vital point rescued from the jaws of defeat.

Key Questions

What made Iñaki Peña the Man of the Match?

Peña made 6 vital saves, holding off 25 shots from Sevilla to keep Elche in the match until the very end.

Did Elche deserve the late equalizer?

The pressure was one-sided; Sevilla's 2.89 xG and 8 shots on target made their late comeback statistically inevitable.

How did Sevilla complete the comeback from behind?

Substitute A. Adams scored twice, including a 90th-minute penalty, to erase Elche's 2-0 lead in a dramatic finale.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Elche

Goalkeepers
Iñaki Peña
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Defenders
Víctor Chust
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David Affengruber
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Léo Pétrot
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Midfielders
Josan
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Marc Aguado
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Aleix Febas
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Germán Valera
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Forwards
Grady Diangana
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Martim Neto
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Álvaro Rodriguez
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BENCH
Alejandro Iturbe
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Matías Dituro
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Bambo Diaby
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Adrià Pedrosa
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David Delgado
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Bema Sina
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Rodrigo Mendoza
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Federico Redondo
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Yago Santiago
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André Silva
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Adam Boayar
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Álex Sánchez
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Sevilla

Goalkeepers
Odysseas Vlachodimos
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Defenders
José Ángel Carmona
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Nemanja Gudelj
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Kike Salas
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Midfielders
Juanlu Sánchez
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Djibril Sow
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Batista Mendy
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Oso
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Forwards
Lucien Agoumé
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Peque Fernández
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Isaac Romero
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BENCH
Ørjan Nyland
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Alberto Flores
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Tanguy Nianzou
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Gabriel Suazo
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Fábio Cardoso
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Andres Castrin
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Joan Jordán
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Manu Bueno
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Akor Adams
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Miguel Sierra
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Chidera Ejuke
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Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
12/09/2025 Sevilla 2 - 2 Elche La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
24/05/2023 Elche 1 - 1 Sevilla La Liga Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
28/01/2023 Sevilla 3 - 0 Elche La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
11/02/2022 Sevilla 2 - 0 Elche La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
28/08/2021 Elche 1 - 1 Sevilla La Liga Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
17/03/2021 Sevilla 2 - 0 Elche La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
12/09/2025
2 - 2
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
24/05/2023
1 - 1
La Liga Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
28/01/2023
3 - 0
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
11/02/2022
2 - 0
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
28/08/2021
1 - 1
La Liga Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
17/03/2021
2 - 0
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
Elche Win
Sevilla Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Barcelona 20 49 54 22 +32 LReal Sociedad 2 - 1 Barcelona (18-01-2026)WEspanyol 0 - 2 Barcelona (03-01-2026)WVillarreal 0 - 2 Barcelona (21-12-2025)WBarcelona 2 - 0 Osasuna (13-12-2025)WReal Betis 3 - 5 Barcelona (06-12-2025)
2 Real Madrid 20 48 43 17 +26 WReal Madrid 2 - 0 Levante (17-01-2026)WReal Madrid 5 - 1 Real Betis (04-01-2026)WReal Madrid 2 - 0 Sevilla (20-12-2025)WAlaves 1 - 2 Real Madrid (14-12-2025)LReal Madrid 0 - 2 Celta Vigo (07-12-2025)
3 Villarreal 19 41 37 19 +18 LReal Betis 2 - 0 Villarreal (17-01-2026)WVillarreal 3 - 1 Alaves (10-01-2026)WElche 1 - 3 Villarreal (03-01-2026)LVillarreal 0 - 2 Barcelona (21-12-2025)WVillarreal 2 - 0 Getafe (06-12-2025)
4 Atletico Madrid 20 41 35 17 +18 WAtletico Madrid 1 - 0 Alaves (18-01-2026)DReal Sociedad 1 - 1 Atletico Madrid (04-01-2026)WGirona 0 - 3 Atletico Madrid (21-12-2025)WAtletico Madrid 2 - 1 Valencia (13-12-2025)LAthletic Club 1 - 0 Atletico Madrid (06-12-2025)
5 Espanyol 20 34 23 22 +1 LEspanyol 0 - 2 Girona (16-01-2026)DLevante 1 - 1 Espanyol (11-01-2026)LEspanyol 0 - 2 Barcelona (03-01-2026)WAthletic Club 1 - 2 Espanyol (22-12-2025)WGetafe 0 - 1 Espanyol (13-12-2025)
6 Real Betis 20 32 33 25 +8 WReal Betis 2 - 0 Villarreal (17-01-2026)DOviedo 1 - 1 Real Betis (10-01-2026)LReal Madrid 5 - 1 Real Betis (04-01-2026)WReal Betis 4 - 0 Getafe (21-12-2025)DRayo Vallecano 0 - 0 Real Betis (15-12-2025)
7 Celta Vigo 20 32 28 20 +8 WCelta Vigo 3 - 0 Rayo Vallecano (18-01-2026)WSevilla 0 - 1 Celta Vigo (12-01-2026)WCelta Vigo 4 - 1 Valencia (03-01-2026)DOviedo 0 - 0 Celta Vigo (20-12-2025)WCelta Vigo 2 - 0 Athletic Club (14-12-2025)
8 Elche 20 24 27 26 +1 DElche 2 - 2 Sevilla (19-01-2026)DValencia 1 - 1 Elche (10-01-2026)LElche 1 - 3 Villarreal (03-01-2026)WElche 4 - 0 Rayo Vallecano (21-12-2025)LMallorca 3 - 1 Elche (13-12-2025)
9 Real Sociedad 20 24 26 28 -2 WReal Sociedad 2 - 1 Barcelona (18-01-2026)WGetafe 1 - 2 Real Sociedad (09-01-2026)DReal Sociedad 1 - 1 Atletico Madrid (04-01-2026)DLevante 1 - 1 Real Sociedad (20-12-2025)LReal Sociedad 1 - 2 Girona (12-12-2025)
10 Athletic Club 20 24 19 28 -9 LMallorca 3 - 2 Athletic Club (17-01-2026)DOsasuna 1 - 1 Athletic Club (03-01-2026)LAthletic Club 1 - 2 Espanyol (22-12-2025)LCelta Vigo 2 - 0 Athletic Club (14-12-2025)WAthletic Club 1 - 0 Atletico Madrid (06-12-2025)
11 Girona 20 24 20 34 -14 WEspanyol 0 - 2 Girona (16-01-2026)WGirona 1 - 0 Osasuna (10-01-2026)WMallorca 1 - 2 Girona (04-01-2026)LGirona 0 - 3 Atletico Madrid (21-12-2025)WReal Sociedad 1 - 2 Girona (12-12-2025)
12 Osasuna 20 22 21 24 -3 WOsasuna 3 - 2 Oviedo (17-01-2026)LGirona 1 - 0 Osasuna (10-01-2026)DOsasuna 1 - 1 Athletic Club (03-01-2026)WOsasuna 3 - 0 Alaves (20-12-2025)LBarcelona 2 - 0 Osasuna (13-12-2025)
13 Rayo Vallecano 20 22 16 25 -9 LCelta Vigo 3 - 0 Rayo Vallecano (18-01-2026)WRayo Vallecano 2 - 1 Mallorca (11-01-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Getafe (02-01-2026)LElche 4 - 0 Rayo Vallecano (21-12-2025)DRayo Vallecano 0 - 0 Real Betis (15-12-2025)
14 Sevilla 20 21 26 32 -6 DElche 2 - 2 Sevilla (19-01-2026)LSevilla 0 - 1 Celta Vigo (12-01-2026)LSevilla 0 - 3 Levante (04-01-2026)LReal Madrid 2 - 0 Sevilla (20-12-2025)WSevilla 4 - 0 Oviedo (14-12-2025)
15 Mallorca 20 21 24 30 -6 WMallorca 3 - 2 Athletic Club (17-01-2026)LRayo Vallecano 2 - 1 Mallorca (11-01-2026)LMallorca 1 - 2 Girona (04-01-2026)DValencia 1 - 1 Mallorca (19-12-2025)WMallorca 3 - 1 Elche (13-12-2025)
16 Getafe 20 21 15 26 -11 LGetafe 0 - 1 Valencia (18-01-2026)LGetafe 1 - 2 Real Sociedad (09-01-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Getafe (02-01-2026)LReal Betis 4 - 0 Getafe (21-12-2025)LGetafe 0 - 1 Espanyol (13-12-2025)
17 Valencia 20 20 19 31 -12 WGetafe 0 - 1 Valencia (18-01-2026)DValencia 1 - 1 Elche (10-01-2026)LCelta Vigo 4 - 1 Valencia (03-01-2026)DValencia 1 - 1 Mallorca (19-12-2025)LAtletico Madrid 2 - 1 Valencia (13-12-2025)
18 Alaves 20 19 16 25 -9 LAtletico Madrid 1 - 0 Alaves (18-01-2026)LVillarreal 3 - 1 Alaves (10-01-2026)DAlaves 1 - 1 Oviedo (04-01-2026)LOsasuna 3 - 0 Alaves (20-12-2025)LAlaves 1 - 2 Real Madrid (14-12-2025)
19 Levante 19 14 21 32 -11 LReal Madrid 2 - 0 Levante (17-01-2026)DLevante 1 - 1 Espanyol (11-01-2026)WSevilla 0 - 3 Levante (04-01-2026)DLevante 1 - 1 Real Sociedad (20-12-2025)LOsasuna 2 - 0 Levante (08-12-2025)
20 Oviedo 20 13 11 31 -20 LOsasuna 3 - 2 Oviedo (17-01-2026)DOviedo 1 - 1 Real Betis (10-01-2026)DAlaves 1 - 1 Oviedo (04-01-2026)DOviedo 0 - 0 Celta Vigo (20-12-2025)LSevilla 4 - 0 Oviedo (14-12-2025)