Sevilla beat Valencia 1-0.

The LaLiga encounter between Sevilla and Valencia took place on 11 September 2026 at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in Sevilla. Both sides entered the match looking to claim three points, with the home crowd providing a familiar backdrop for the hosts.

How it unfolded

The first half was largely a cautious affair, with both teams probing for openings but finding few clear chances. Tension rose in the 27th minute when Valencia’s Ryunosuke Sato was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, the first booking of the evening. The caution did not immediately alter the tempo, and the teams continued to exchange possession across the midfield.

The second half opened with Sevilla pressing higher, seeking to capitalize on home advantage. Their efforts were briefly interrupted in the 67th minute when Chidera Ejuke received a yellow card for a bad foul, marking the hosts’ first disciplinary action. The booking came as Sevilla continued to build pressure, but Valencia held firm, keeping the scoreline level.

The decisive moment arrived in the 81st minute. Following a set-piece situation, Giorgi Kochorashvili delivered a well-timed cross into the centre of the box. Juan Iglesias rose above the defense to meet the ball with a powerful header, directing it into the high centre of the goal. The strike gave Sevilla a 1-0 lead and proved to be the match-winning goal.

With the lead secured, both sides looked to manage the remainder of the game. Valencia pressed for an equaliser, but Sevilla’s defence remained organized. In the 88th minute, Valencia’s Pablo Maffeo was booked for a bad foul, the third yellow card of the match. The final whistle confirmed a narrow home victory for Sevilla.

Standout performers

Juan Iglesias provided the decisive contribution, scoring the only goal of the match with an 81st-minute header. His movement and timing in the penalty area were crucial, allowing him to convert Giorgi Kochorashvili’s cross into a clean finish.

Giorgi Kochorashvili earned plaudits for his assist, delivering an accurate cross from a set-piece that created the scoring opportunity. His ability to find space on the flank and supply a pinpoint ball was instrumental in breaking the deadlock.

Match facts

  • Final score: Sevilla 1-0 Valencia
  • Goal: Juan Iglesias (81')
  • Assist: Giorgi Kochorashvili (81')
  • Yellow cards:
    • Ryunosuke Sato (Valencia, 27')
    • Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla, 67')
    • Pablo Maffeo (Valencia, 88')
  • Venue: Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, Sevilla

What it means

The victory gives Sevilla three points from the LaLiga fixture, while Valencia returns home without any points. Both clubs will look to build on the result as the season progresses.