Sevilla 0 - 1 FT Celta Vigo

Alonso Strikes Late as Sevilla Stumble

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. A classic away performance saw Celta Vigo absorb Sevilla's sterile possession before delivering a knockout blow from the penalty spot in the dying minutes.

The Vlachodimos Resistance

Under the lights at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, Sevilla controlled the tempo but lacked the final ball to hurt their visitors. The match Intensity was high, but it was largely a story of Odysseas Vlachodimos keeping the hosts in the contest. The Greek international produced 6 saves, several of which were highlight-reel quality, to deny a Celta Vigo side that looked more dangerous despite having only 41% possession. The **Balance** of the match was tilted by Celta's clinical directness compared to Sevilla's slow build-up.

Heartbreak in the 88th Minute

The turning point arrived late as the pressure finally told on the Sevilla backline. A penalty was awarded in the 88th minute, and M. Alonso stepped up with ice in his veins to convert the winner. While Peque Fernández tried to spark a response for the home side, he found himself repeatedly crowded out by a disciplined defense anchored by Carl Starfelt. The Stakes were clear: Celta cement their top-seven status, while Sevilla's disappointing form continues, leaving them looking nervously over their shoulders at the relegation zone.

Sevilla's Desperation Meets Celta's Resilience in Andalusia

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 56/100. A six-pointer where Sevilla cannot afford another stumble if they're to claw away from danger, yet Celta Vigo arrive with superior equilibrium and their own ambitions intact.

The Setup

Sitting 11th with 20 points, Sevilla find themselves in a precarious position. Their recent form (LLWDL) screams inconsistency: six wins from eighteen matches, a goal difference of -5, and a Sánchez Pizjuán that feels more curse than sanctuary. Enter Celta Vigo, breathing easier in 7th with 26 points. The Galicians have constructed something more durable—their form reads WDWWL, eight draws revealing a defensive discipline Sevilla desperately lack. With a +4 goal difference, Celta's balance is their weapon: structured, patient, lethal on the break.

The Key Battle

This match turns on midfield control. Sevilla must impose tempo and rhythm from kickoff; if they allow Celta to settle deep, the visitors will exploit the space. Celta's defensive shape will test Sevilla's creativity. Whoever controls possession in the middle third dictates the stakes—Sevilla's desperation against Celta's composure.

Our Prediction

Sevilla press at home but lack the cutting edge. Celta absorb pressure, hit on transition, and frustrate their hosts. Both sides will create half-chances; neither breaks through convincingly. The draw emerges as the inevitable outcome: 1-1. Sevilla salvage a point but remain in crisis; Celta extend their unbeaten run and consolidate their position.