La Liga Regular Season - 34

Sevilla 1 - 0 FT Real Sociedad

Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán

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Futmetrix Verdict
33
FT
Mon, May 4
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Sevilla
1-0
Real Sociedad
⚡ Intensity 17
⚖️ Balance 20
🏆 Stakes 67
🎲 Upset 0
Sevilla spark massive great escape hopes.

A Lifeline at the Pizjuán: Sevilla's Great Escape Begins

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. A second-half masterstroke from the bench and a defensive clinic breathed vital life into Sevilla's desperate relegation fight.

The Relegation Dogfight

The Stakes could not have been higher at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. Fighting for their top-flight lives, Sevilla turned the opening half into an absolute attacking siege. While Real Sociedad controlled possession, knocking the ball around neatly, they lacked any semblance of a cutting edge. The hosts fired an impressive 19 shots to La Real's paltry five. The Intensity from the Andalusians was relentless, refusing to let their La Liga status slip away quietly. Kike Salas marshalled the home backline superbly, ensuring the visitors never registered a single shot on target during the entire contest.

The Masterstroke

The second half demanded a hero, and the touchline provided one. Brought on at the 46th minute, A. Sanchez needed just four minutes to blow the roof off the stadium. Set up brilliantly by N. Maupay, Sanchez found the breakthrough in the 50th minute, shifting the Balance of the entire survival race. The visitors looked completely shellshocked by the sudden injection of pace. Despite the valiant defensive efforts of Jon Martin to keep the deficit manageable, the momentum shifted entirely to the home side.

Holding the Fort

Up 1-0, the hosts didn't simply sit back; they suffocated the remaining minutes. The sheer defensive output from Gabriel Suazo earned him Man of the Match honours, as he locked down the left flank while simultaneously providing two key passes. The visitors' 57% possession amounted to absolutely nothing, backed up by a dismal 0.17 expected goals. For the home side, this victory is a massive lifeline, cutting the gap to safety to a mere two points with five games remaining. The great escape is officially on.

Key Questions

What does this mean for Sevilla's season?

It keeps their survival hopes alive. This vital win narrows the gap to safety to just two points with only five games left to play.

How did substitute Gabriel Suazo change the game?

While A. Sanchez was the goalscoring sub, starter Gabriel Suazo anchored the defence and provided two key passes, earning Man of the Match honours.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
43%
57%
Sevilla 43%
Real Sociedad 57%
Shots
19
5
Sevilla 19
Real Sociedad 5
Shots on Target
5
0
Sevilla 5
Real Sociedad 0
Expected Goals (xG)
1.39
0.17
Sevilla 1.39
Real Sociedad 0.17
Passes
345
467
Sevilla 345
Real Sociedad 467
Pass Accuracy
79%
84%
Sevilla 79%
Real Sociedad 84%
Corners
3
3
Sevilla 3
Real Sociedad 3
Fouls
18
11
Sevilla 18
Real Sociedad 11
Yellow Cards
2
1
Sevilla 2
Real Sociedad 1
Red Cards
0
0
Sevilla 0
Real Sociedad 0

Match Events

J. Aramburu 🟨 28'
28' 🟨 L. Garcia
HT
46' 🔄 I. Romero A. Sanchez
J. Gorrotxategi O. Oskarsson 🔄 46'
50' A. Sanchez (N. Maupay)
P. Marin T. Kubo 🔄 58'
B. Turrientes Y. Herrera 🔄 69'
75' 🔄 R. Vargas J. Sanchez
75' 🟨 A. Sanchez
82' 🔄 N. Gudelj B. Mendy
J. Aramburu Wesley 🔄 82'
A. Barrenetxea L. Sucic 🔄 82'
88' 🟨 J. A. Carmona
90'+1 🔄 N. Maupay Peque
90'+1 🔄 C. Ejuke Oso
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Sevilla

Goalkeepers
Odysseas Vlachodimos
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
94
Minutes
Defenders
José Ángel Carmona
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andres Castrin
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kike Salas
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
13
Duels Won
81%
Win %
Gabriel Suazo
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ruben Vargas
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Lucien Agoumé
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nemanja Gudelj
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Chidera Ejuke
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Isaac Romero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Neal Maupay
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Ørjan Nyland
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
César Azpilicueta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tanguy Nianzou
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oso
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juanlu Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adnan Januzaj
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Guillén
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joan Jordán
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Batista Mendy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Sánchez
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
49
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Peque Fernández
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Akor Adams
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Real Sociedad

Goalkeepers
Álex Remiro
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Jon Aramburu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Jon Martin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duje Ćaleta-Car
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
4
Blocks
Sergio Gómez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Beñat Turrientes
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jon Gorrotxategi
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ander Barrenetxea
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Carlos Soler
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Marín
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Forwards
Mikel Oyarzabal
MAGNET
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
35
Passes
12
Duels
BENCH
Aitor Fraga
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Unai Marrero
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aihen Muñoz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aritz Elustondo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brais Méndez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arsen Zakharyan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yangel Herrera
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Luka Sučić
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Orri Steinn Óskarsson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takefusa Kubo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wesley
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
10/24/2025 Real Sociedad 2 - 1 Sevilla La Liga Reale Arena
03/09/2025 Real Sociedad 0 - 1 Sevilla La Liga Reale Arena
11/03/2024 Sevilla 0 - 2 Real Sociedad La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
03/02/2024 Sevilla 3 - 2 Real Sociedad La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
11/26/2023 Real Sociedad 2 - 1 Sevilla La Liga Reale Arena
06/04/2023 Real Sociedad 2 - 1 Sevilla La Liga Reale Arena
11/09/2022 Sevilla 1 - 2 Real Sociedad La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
03/20/2022 Sevilla 0 - 0 Real Sociedad La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
09/19/2021 Real Sociedad 0 - 0 Sevilla La Liga Reale Arena
04/18/2021 Real Sociedad 1 - 2 Sevilla La Liga Reale Arena
10/24/2025
La Liga Reale Arena
03/09/2025
La Liga Reale Arena
11/03/2024
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
03/02/2024
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
11/26/2023
La Liga Reale Arena
06/04/2023
La Liga Reale Arena
11/09/2022
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
03/20/2022
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
09/19/2021
La Liga Reale Arena
04/18/2021
La Liga Reale Arena
Sevilla Win
Real Sociedad Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Barcelona 34 88 89 31 +58 WOsasuna 1 - 2 Barcelona (02-05-2026)WGetafe 0 - 2 Barcelona (25-04-2026)WBarcelona 1 - 0 Celta Vigo (22-04-2026)WBarcelona 4 - 1 Espanyol (11-04-2026)WAtletico Madrid 1 - 2 Barcelona (04-04-2026)
2 Real Madrid 34 77 70 31 +39 WEspanyol 0 - 2 Real Madrid (03-05-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Real Madrid (24-04-2026)WReal Madrid 2 - 1 Alaves (21-04-2026)DReal Madrid 1 - 1 Girona (10-04-2026)LMallorca 2 - 1 Real Madrid (04-04-2026)
3 Villarreal 34 68 64 39 +25 WVillarreal 5 - 1 Levante (02-05-2026)WVillarreal 2 - 1 Celta Vigo (26-04-2026)DOviedo 1 - 1 Villarreal (23-04-2026)WAthletic Club 1 - 2 Villarreal (12-04-2026)LGirona 1 - 0 Villarreal (06-04-2026)
4 Atletico Madrid 34 63 58 37 +21 WValencia 0 - 2 Atletico Madrid (02-05-2026)WAtletico Madrid 3 - 2 Athletic Club (25-04-2026)LElche 3 - 2 Atletico Madrid (22-04-2026)LSevilla 2 - 1 Atletico Madrid (11-04-2026)LAtletico Madrid 1 - 2 Barcelona (04-04-2026)
5 Real Betis 34 53 52 41 +11 WReal Betis 3 - 0 Oviedo (03-05-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Real Madrid (24-04-2026)WGirona 2 - 3 Real Betis (21-04-2026)DOsasuna 1 - 1 Real Betis (12-04-2026)DReal Betis 0 - 0 Espanyol (04-04-2026)
6 Celta Vigo 34 47 48 44 +4 WCelta Vigo 3 - 1 Elche (03-05-2026)LVillarreal 2 - 1 Celta Vigo (26-04-2026)LBarcelona 1 - 0 Celta Vigo (22-04-2026)LCelta Vigo 0 - 3 Oviedo (12-04-2026)WValencia 2 - 3 Celta Vigo (05-04-2026)
7 Getafe 34 44 28 36 -8 LGetafe 0 - 2 Rayo Vallecano (03-05-2026)LGetafe 0 - 2 Barcelona (25-04-2026)WReal Sociedad 0 - 1 Getafe (22-04-2026)LLevante 1 - 0 Getafe (13-04-2026)WGetafe 2 - 0 Athletic Club (05-04-2026)
8 Athletic Club 34 44 40 50 -10 WAlaves 2 - 4 Athletic Club (02-05-2026)LAtletico Madrid 3 - 2 Athletic Club (25-04-2026)WAthletic Club 1 - 0 Osasuna (21-04-2026)LAthletic Club 1 - 2 Villarreal (12-04-2026)LGetafe 2 - 0 Athletic Club (05-04-2026)
9 Real Sociedad 34 43 52 53 -1 LSevilla 1 - 0 Real Sociedad (04-05-2026)DRayo Vallecano 3 - 3 Real Sociedad (26-04-2026)LReal Sociedad 0 - 1 Getafe (22-04-2026)DReal Sociedad 3 - 3 Alaves (11-04-2026)WReal Sociedad 2 - 0 Levante (04-04-2026)
10 Osasuna 34 42 40 42 -2 LOsasuna 1 - 2 Barcelona (02-05-2026)WOsasuna 2 - 1 Sevilla (26-04-2026)LAthletic Club 1 - 0 Osasuna (21-04-2026)DOsasuna 1 - 1 Real Betis (12-04-2026)DAlaves 2 - 2 Osasuna (05-04-2026)
11 Rayo Vallecano 34 42 35 41 -6 WGetafe 0 - 2 Rayo Vallecano (03-05-2026)DRayo Vallecano 3 - 3 Real Sociedad (26-04-2026)WRayo Vallecano 1 - 0 Espanyol (23-04-2026)LMallorca 3 - 0 Rayo Vallecano (12-04-2026)WRayo Vallecano 1 - 0 Elche (03-04-2026)
12 Valencia 34 39 37 50 -13 LValencia 0 - 2 Atletico Madrid (02-05-2026)WValencia 2 - 1 Girona (25-04-2026)DMallorca 1 - 1 Valencia (21-04-2026)LElche 1 - 0 Valencia (11-04-2026)LValencia 2 - 3 Celta Vigo (05-04-2026)
13 Espanyol 34 39 37 51 -14 LEspanyol 0 - 2 Real Madrid (03-05-2026)DEspanyol 0 - 0 Levante (27-04-2026)LRayo Vallecano 1 - 0 Espanyol (23-04-2026)LBarcelona 4 - 1 Espanyol (11-04-2026)DReal Betis 0 - 0 Espanyol (04-04-2026)
14 Elche 34 38 45 53 -8 LCelta Vigo 3 - 1 Elche (03-05-2026)WOviedo 1 - 2 Elche (26-04-2026)WElche 3 - 2 Atletico Madrid (22-04-2026)WElche 1 - 0 Valencia (11-04-2026)LRayo Vallecano 1 - 0 Elche (03-04-2026)
15 Mallorca 34 38 42 51 -9 WGirona 0 - 1 Mallorca (01-05-2026)LAlaves 2 - 1 Mallorca (25-04-2026)DMallorca 1 - 1 Valencia (21-04-2026)WMallorca 3 - 0 Rayo Vallecano (12-04-2026)WMallorca 2 - 1 Real Madrid (04-04-2026)
16 Girona 34 38 36 51 -15 LGirona 0 - 1 Mallorca (01-05-2026)LValencia 2 - 1 Girona (25-04-2026)LGirona 2 - 3 Real Betis (21-04-2026)DReal Madrid 1 - 1 Girona (10-04-2026)WGirona 1 - 0 Villarreal (06-04-2026)
17 Sevilla 34 37 41 55 -14 WSevilla 1 - 0 Real Sociedad (04-05-2026)LOsasuna 2 - 1 Sevilla (26-04-2026)LLevante 2 - 0 Sevilla (23-04-2026)WSevilla 2 - 1 Atletico Madrid (11-04-2026)LOviedo 1 - 0 Sevilla (05-04-2026)
18 Alaves 34 36 40 53 -13 LAlaves 2 - 4 Athletic Club (02-05-2026)WAlaves 2 - 1 Mallorca (25-04-2026)LReal Madrid 2 - 1 Alaves (21-04-2026)DReal Sociedad 3 - 3 Alaves (11-04-2026)DAlaves 2 - 2 Osasuna (05-04-2026)
19 Levante 34 33 38 55 -17 LVillarreal 5 - 1 Levante (02-05-2026)DEspanyol 0 - 0 Levante (27-04-2026)WLevante 2 - 0 Sevilla (23-04-2026)WLevante 1 - 0 Getafe (13-04-2026)LReal Sociedad 2 - 0 Levante (04-04-2026)
20 Oviedo 34 28 26 54 -28 LReal Betis 3 - 0 Oviedo (03-05-2026)LOviedo 1 - 2 Elche (26-04-2026)DOviedo 1 - 1 Villarreal (23-04-2026)WCelta Vigo 0 - 3 Oviedo (12-04-2026)WOviedo 1 - 0 Sevilla (05-04-2026)