La Liga Gameweek 1
Sevilla 2 - 1 FT Rayo Vallecano
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Garcia 4'
I. Palazon 32'
45'+3 I. Romero
HT
46' ↓ N. Guilen ↑Peque
46' ↓ I. Romero ↑R. Ure
52' J. Guridi
60' J. Guridi
↓ I. Palazon ↑S. Camello 64'
↓ R. Nteka ↑Alemao 65'
A. Garcia 67'
70' ↓ M. Sierra ↑R. Vargas
↓ A. Garcia ↑F. Perez 70'
U. Lopez 75'
F. Perez 76'
78' ↓ Oso ↑C. Ejuke
↓ U. Lopez ↑P. Diaz 78'
↓ O. Valentin ↑P. Fernandez 79'
81' G. Suazo
82' ↓ J. Guridi ↑M. Bueno
88' K. Salas
90'+7 Peque
90'+12 L. Agoume
Alemao 90'+12
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sevilla
Goalkeepers
Odysseas Vlachodimos 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Juan Iglesias 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Arouna Sangante 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Kike Salas 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Gabriel Suazo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Lucien Agoumé 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nico Guillén 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Miguel Ángel Sierra Ortega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Jon Guridi 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Joaquín Martínez Oso
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Forwards
Isaac Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Fran González 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
José Ángel Carmona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julio Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrés Castrín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Muñoz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rubén Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Altozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Peque Fernández 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.9
Rating
Robert Ure
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Chidera Ejuke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahima Sow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayo Vallecano
Goalkeepers
Augusto Batalla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Andrei Rațiu
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Florian Lejeune
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.7
Rating
Pathé Ciss
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Iván Balliu
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Unai López
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Óscar Valentín
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
79
Entry
Jorge de Frutos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isi Palazón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Álvaro García
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Randy Nteka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Dani Cárdenas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pelayo Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jozhua Vertrouwd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco de las Sías
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivan Alonso Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Román
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Camello
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alemão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2026 | Sevilla | 1 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| 09/28/2025 | Rayo Vallecano | 0 - 1 | Sevilla | La Liga | Campo de Futbol de Vallecas |
| 03/01/2025 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 1 | Sevilla | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 11/24/2024 | Sevilla | 1 - 0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| 02/05/2024 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 2 | Sevilla | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 10/07/2023 | Sevilla | 2 - 2 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| 02/19/2023 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 1 | Sevilla | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 10/29/2022 | Sevilla | 0 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| 03/13/2022 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 1 | Sevilla | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 08/15/2021 | Sevilla | 3 - 0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
03/08/2026
09/28/2025
03/01/2025
11/24/2024
02/05/2024
10/07/2023
02/19/2023
10/29/2022
03/13/2022
08/15/2021
Sevilla Win
Rayo Vallecano Win
Draw
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Espanyol | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +3 | WEspanyol 3 - 0 Levante (16-08-2026) |
| 2 | Alaves | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +3 | WAlaves 3 - 0 Getafe (15-08-2026) |
| 3 | Atletico Madrid | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +2 | WAtletico Madrid 2 - 0 Malaga (19-08-2026) |
| 4 | Sevilla | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | WSevilla 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (15-08-2026) |
| 5 | Villarreal | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | DRacing Santander 2 - 2 Villarreal (16-08-2026) |
| 6 | Racing Santander | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | DRacing Santander 2 - 2 Villarreal (16-08-2026) |
| 7 | Deportivo La Coruna | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DDeportivo La Coruna 1 - 1 Elche (17-08-2026) |
| 8 | Elche | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DDeportivo La Coruna 1 - 1 Elche (17-08-2026) |
| 9 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | LSevilla 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (15-08-2026) |
| 10 | Malaga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | LAtletico Madrid 2 - 0 Malaga (19-08-2026) |
| 11 | Levante | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | LEspanyol 3 - 0 Levante (16-08-2026) |
| 12 | Getafe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | LAlaves 3 - 0 Getafe (15-08-2026) |
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +22
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -7
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sevilla
Rayo Vallecano
Sevilla
Rayo Vallecano
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Stoppage-Time Mayhem: Ten-Man Sevilla Steal the Show
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 88/100. A dramatic 97th-minute penalty and a late red card transformed a tricky season opener into an absolute thriller in Andalusia.
A Lightning Start
The Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán was silenced almost immediately as the new season kicked off. A. Garcia set the tone with a slick finish in the fourth minute, catching Sevilla entirely off guard and putting the hosts on the back foot instantly. Rayo Vallecano edged possession early on, dictating the tempo from midfield and keeping the home crowd increasingly anxious. The Intensity spiked significantly when I. Palazon found the net on 32 minutes, threatening to double the visitors' lead, only for VAR to rule it out for a foul in the build-up. That disallowed goal kept the Andalusian side alive, even as they struggled to find any attacking rhythm against a stubborn Madrid defence. The first 45 minutes painted a picture of a well-drilled away side expertly managing the game.
The Penalty Shift
The second half brought a completely different dynamic as the hosts emerged from the tunnel with clear intent. They pressed higher up the pitch, forcing errors in dangerous areas. Their reward arrived in the 52nd minute when J. Guridi confidently converted a penalty to level the score and wake up the stadium. The Balance of the match shifted completely after that equalizer. The momentum was firmly with the home side as they continually attacked the box, ultimately racking up 13 total shots and an impressive 2.30 expected goals compared to Rayo's modest six attempts. Yet, the visitors stood firm, throwing bodies in the way. Both teams traded heavy blows in a bruising, physical contest that saw 36 combined fouls committed, turning the centre of the park into an absolute battlefield.
Stoppage-Time Mayhem
Just as a hard-fought draw looked certain, absolute chaos erupted on the pitch. K. Salas received a straight red card for a serious foul in the 88th minute, putting his team in massive jeopardy. The Stakes were suddenly towering for the ten-man hosts just to hold on for a single point. Instead of sitting back, they bravely pushed forward in a frantic finale. Deep into stoppage time, their aggression earned them a second penalty of the night. Substitute Peque, who entered the fray at halftime to change the game, stepped up in the 97th minute. He buried the spot-kick with ice in his veins, completing a brilliant and highly improbable comeback. Our take? Surviving a late dismissal to win via a super-sub penalty is the ultimate season-opening statement of intent.
Key Questions
How did the red card for K. Salas impact the match?
The 88th-minute dismissal seemed to force Sevilla into defending a draw. Instead, they boldly pushed forward, winning a stoppage-time penalty to steal all three points.
How dramatic was the late winner by Peque?
Extremely dramatic. Substitute Peque stepped up in the 97th minute to confidently convert a high-pressure penalty, securing a wild victory for a ten-man Sevilla squad.
How did Sevilla complete the comeback from behind?
After conceding in the fourth minute, they equalized through a Guridi penalty in the 52nd minute and capitalized on Peque's 97th-minute spot-kick to seal a 2-1 win.
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.
Opening Day Nerves in Seville
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. A lack of early rhythm and missing star power make this opening fixture a slow burn rather than a spectacular curtain-raiser.
The Setup
The La Liga season is finally underway, but do not expect immediate fireworks. Sevilla host Rayo Vallecano in a clash where the Stakes are predictably low for matchday one. Both clubs are shaking off pre-season rust, leading to a modest Form rating across the board. The Balance hints at a tight contest where neither side wants to overcommit. With a low Stars rating devoid of global headliners, tactical discipline will eclipse individual brilliance.
Key Battle
D. Lukebakio offers the primary spark for the hosts out wide, directly challenging the defensive resolve of A. Rațiu. Meanwhile, L. Agoumé will need to anchor the midfield to suppress the transition threat posed by Jorge de Frutos. The team that wins these wide duels will dictate the tempo.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a scrappy 1-1 draw. While Sevilla hold a slight edge on home turf, opening-day anxiety often leads to conservative game plans. Rayo will sit deep and absorb pressure, frustrating the hosts into sharing the spoils.