La Liga Regular Season - 29

Sevilla 0 - 2 FT Valencia

Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán

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Futmetrix Verdict
19
FT
Sat, Mar 21
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Sevilla
0-2
Valencia
⚡ Intensity 12
⚖️ Balance 13
🏆 Stakes 2
🎲 Upset 48
Valencia's clinical double silences the Pizjuán.

Ruthless Valencia Silence Nervy Nervión

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 19/100. A textbook away performance saw Los Che absorb pressure and strike with lethal precision to leave the hosts empty-handed.

Early Shadow Boxing

The atmosphere under the floodlights at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán crackled with its usual Andalusian fire, but the early exchanges on the pitch desperately lacked genuine Intensity. Sevilla dictated the rhythm from the first whistle, establishing controlled possession and keeping 59% of the ball during the contest. However, this statistical advantage was largely an illusion. They circulated the play harmlessly around a rigidly structured away block. The visitors remained perfectly compact, with César Tárrega marshalling the defensive line flawlessly to neutralise any aerial threats or dangerous through balls. Despite passing the ball almost 500 times, the hosts found themselves devoid of creativity in the final third. Their territorial dominance resulted in nothing more than speculative long-range efforts, generating a dismal 0.36 expected goals and leaving their frustrated supporters demanding a spark.

The Sucker Punch

The match’s Balance shifted irrevocably during a devastating seven-minute spell just before the halftime interval. While the home side continued to push forward aimlessly, Valencia waited patiently to execute their game plan. In the 38th minute, H. Duro provided the ultimate sucker punch, exploiting a fleeting moment of defensive disorganisation to smash the ball into the net. Just as the hosts desperately sought the sanctuary of the dressing room to clear their heads, disaster struck again deep into stoppage time. L. Rioja carved open the right flank and squared a precise ball for L. Ramazani, who confidently doubled the advantage right on the 45-minute mark. This clinical one-two punch delivered a massive Upset Factor, completely deflating the stadium and transforming a previously cagey affair into an insurmountable mountain.

Chasing Shadows

The second half played out as an extended exercise in frustration for the home faithful. Chasing a massive deficit, the manager turned to his bench, introducing Batista Mendy into the fray. The powerful midfielder delivered an outstanding individual shift, sweeping up loose balls and desperately trying to inject some much-needed verticality into his team's sluggish transitional play. Nevertheless, the visitors expertly managed the Stakes of the fixture. They dropped their defensive line ten yards deeper, absorbed the sterile pressure, and confidently cleared a barrage of hopeless crosses. The final whistle confirmed a stark reality: possession means nothing without a killer instinct. The away side’s ruthless efficiency, converting their 1.81 expected goals into two tangible strikes, allowed them to cruise toward a vital 2-0 victory that propels them comfortably up the La Liga standings.

Key Questions

How did Valencia secure the win?

Valencia absorbed relentless pressure and scored two rapid first-half goals through H. Duro and L. Ramazani to shock the home side.

Who were the standout performers?

César Tárrega led the Valencia defence flawlessly, while Batista Mendy impressed individually for Sevilla despite the disappointing home defeat.

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
59%
41%
Sevilla 59%
Valencia 41%
Shots
13
9
Sevilla 13
Valencia 9
Shots on Target
2
4
Sevilla 2
Valencia 4
Expected Goals (xG)
0.36
1.81
Sevilla 0.36
Valencia 1.81
Passes
496
355
Sevilla 496
Valencia 355
Pass Accuracy
84%
75%
Sevilla 84%
Valencia 75%
Corners
1
3
Sevilla 1
Valencia 3
Fouls
13
6
Sevilla 13
Valencia 6
Yellow Cards
2
1
Sevilla 2
Valencia 1
Red Cards
0
0
Sevilla 0
Valencia 0

Match Events

J. Gaya J. Vazquez 🔄 26'
28' 🟨 L. Agoume
37' 🔄 C. Azpilicueta A. Adams
H. Duro 38'
L. Ramazani (L. Rioja) 45'+5
HT
46' 🔄 L. Agoume B. Mendy
46' 🔄 A. Sanchez I. Romero
46' 🔄 J. Sanchez J. A. Carmona
L. Ramazani L. Beltran 🔄 67'
H. Duro U. Sadiq 🔄 67'
71' 🔄 R. Vargas Oso
73' 🔄 D. Sow Castrin
L. Beltran 🟨 74'
A. Almeida D. Lopez 🔄 80'
J. Guerra Pepelu 🔄 89'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Sevilla

Goalkeepers
Odysseas Vlachodimos
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
César Azpilicueta
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Nemanja Gudelj
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Kike Salas
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Gabriel Suazo
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Midfielders
Juanlu Sánchez
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Lucien Agoumé
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Djibril Sow
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Forwards
Ruben Vargas
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Neal Maupay
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Alexis Sánchez
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BENCH
Ørjan Nyland
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José Ángel Carmona
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Oso
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Andres Castrin
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Tanguy Nianzou
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Federico Gattoni
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Batista Mendy
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Joan Jordán
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Adnan Januzaj
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Akor Adams
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Isaac Romero
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Chidera Ejuke
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Valencia

Goalkeepers
Stole Dimitrievski
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Unai Núñez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
César Tárrega
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Eray Cömert
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José Luis Gayà
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Midfielders
Javier Guerra
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Guido Rodríguez
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André Almeida
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Forwards
Luis Rioja
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hugo Duro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Largie Ramazani
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Cristian Rivero
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Vicent Abril
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jesús Vázquez
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Renzo Saravia
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Alejandro Panach Olmo
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Lucas Beltrán
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Baptiste Santamaria
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Pepelu
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Umar Sadiq
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Diego López
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Arnaut Danjuma
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Dani Raba
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Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
12/07/2025 Valencia 1 - 1 Sevilla La Liga Estadio de Mestalla
04/11/2025 Valencia 1 - 0 Sevilla La Liga Estadio de Mestalla
01/11/2025 Sevilla 1 - 1 Valencia La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
02/17/2024 Valencia 0 - 0 Sevilla La Liga Estadio de Mestalla
08/11/2023 Sevilla 1 - 2 Valencia La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
04/16/2023 Valencia 0 - 2 Sevilla La Liga Estadio de Mestalla
12/07/2025
La Liga Estadio de Mestalla
04/11/2025
La Liga Estadio de Mestalla
01/11/2025
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
02/17/2024
La Liga Estadio de Mestalla
08/11/2023
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
04/16/2023
La Liga Estadio de Mestalla
Sevilla Win
Valencia Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Barcelona 29 73 78 28 +50 WBarcelona 1 - 0 Rayo Vallecano (22-03-2026)WBarcelona 5 - 2 Sevilla (15-03-2026)WAthletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona (07-03-2026)WBarcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal (28-02-2026)WBarcelona 3 - 0 Levante (22-02-2026)
2 Real Madrid 29 69 63 26 +37 WReal Madrid 3 - 2 Atletico Madrid (22-03-2026)WReal Madrid 4 - 1 Elche (14-03-2026)WCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid (06-03-2026)LReal Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe (02-03-2026)LOsasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid (21-02-2026)
3 Villarreal 29 58 54 34 +20 WVillarreal 3 - 1 Real Sociedad (20-03-2026)DAlaves 1 - 1 Villarreal (13-03-2026)WVillarreal 2 - 1 Elche (08-03-2026)LBarcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal (28-02-2026)WVillarreal 2 - 1 Valencia (22-02-2026)
4 Atletico Madrid 29 57 49 28 +21 LReal Madrid 3 - 2 Atletico Madrid (22-03-2026)WAtletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe (14-03-2026)WAtletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad (07-03-2026)WOviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid (28-02-2026)WAtletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol (21-02-2026)
5 Real Betis 29 44 44 37 +7 LAthletic Club 2 - 1 Real Betis (22-03-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (15-03-2026)LGetafe 2 - 0 Real Betis (08-03-2026)DReal Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla (01-03-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (21-02-2026)
6 Celta Vigo 29 41 41 35 +6 LCelta Vigo 3 - 4 Alaves (22-03-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (15-03-2026)LCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid (06-03-2026)WGirona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo (01-03-2026)WCelta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca (22-02-2026)
7 Real Sociedad 29 38 44 45 -1 LVillarreal 3 - 1 Real Sociedad (20-03-2026)WReal Sociedad 3 - 1 Osasuna (15-03-2026)LAtletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad (07-03-2026)WMallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad (28-02-2026)DReal Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo (21-02-2026)
8 Getafe 29 38 25 31 -6 WEspanyol 1 - 2 Getafe (21-03-2026)LAtletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe (14-03-2026)WGetafe 2 - 0 Real Betis (08-03-2026)WReal Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe (02-03-2026)LGetafe 0 - 1 Sevilla (22-02-2026)
9 Athletic Club 29 38 32 41 -9 WAthletic Club 2 - 1 Real Betis (22-03-2026)LGirona 3 - 0 Athletic Club (14-03-2026)LAthletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona (07-03-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club (28-02-2026)WAthletic Club 2 - 1 Elche (20-02-2026)
10 Osasuna 29 37 34 35 -1 WOsasuna 1 - 0 Girona (21-03-2026)LReal Sociedad 3 - 1 Osasuna (15-03-2026)DOsasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca (07-03-2026)LValencia 1 - 0 Osasuna (01-03-2026)WOsasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid (21-02-2026)
11 Espanyol 29 37 36 44 -8 LEspanyol 1 - 2 Getafe (21-03-2026)LMallorca 2 - 1 Espanyol (15-03-2026)DEspanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo (09-03-2026)DElche 2 - 2 Espanyol (01-03-2026)LAtletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol (21-02-2026)
12 Valencia 29 35 32 42 -10 WSevilla 0 - 2 Valencia (21-03-2026)LOviedo 1 - 0 Valencia (14-03-2026)WValencia 3 - 2 Alaves (08-03-2026)WValencia 1 - 0 Osasuna (01-03-2026)LVillarreal 2 - 1 Valencia (22-02-2026)
13 Girona 29 34 31 44 -13 LOsasuna 1 - 0 Girona (21-03-2026)WGirona 3 - 0 Athletic Club (14-03-2026)DLevante 1 - 1 Girona (07-03-2026)LGirona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo (01-03-2026)DAlaves 2 - 2 Girona (23-02-2026)
14 Rayo Vallecano 29 32 28 35 -7 LBarcelona 1 - 0 Rayo Vallecano (22-03-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Levante (16-03-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (08-03-2026)WRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo (04-03-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club (28-02-2026)
15 Alaves 29 31 30 41 -11 WCelta Vigo 3 - 4 Alaves (22-03-2026)DAlaves 1 - 1 Villarreal (13-03-2026)LValencia 3 - 2 Alaves (08-03-2026)LLevante 2 - 0 Alaves (27-02-2026)DAlaves 2 - 2 Girona (23-02-2026)
16 Sevilla 29 31 37 49 -12 LSevilla 0 - 2 Valencia (21-03-2026)LBarcelona 5 - 2 Sevilla (15-03-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (08-03-2026)DReal Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla (01-03-2026)WGetafe 0 - 1 Sevilla (22-02-2026)
17 Elche 29 29 38 46 -8 WElche 2 - 1 Mallorca (21-03-2026)LReal Madrid 4 - 1 Elche (14-03-2026)LVillarreal 2 - 1 Elche (08-03-2026)DElche 2 - 2 Espanyol (01-03-2026)LAthletic Club 2 - 1 Elche (20-02-2026)
18 Mallorca 29 28 34 47 -13 LElche 2 - 1 Mallorca (21-03-2026)WMallorca 2 - 1 Espanyol (15-03-2026)DOsasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca (07-03-2026)LMallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad (28-02-2026)LCelta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca (22-02-2026)
19 Levante 29 26 34 48 -14 WLevante 4 - 2 Oviedo (21-03-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Levante (16-03-2026)DLevante 1 - 1 Girona (07-03-2026)WLevante 2 - 0 Alaves (27-02-2026)LBarcelona 3 - 0 Levante (22-02-2026)
20 Oviedo 29 21 20 48 -28 LLevante 4 - 2 Oviedo (21-03-2026)WOviedo 1 - 0 Valencia (14-03-2026)DEspanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo (09-03-2026)LRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo (04-03-2026)LOviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid (28-02-2026)