Espanyol 2-1 Sevilla: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Espanyol 2-1 Sevilla in the La Liga on Monday, 24 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match at RCDE Stadium began with Sevilla asserting dominance in possession, holding 67% of the ball overall, which allowed them to create numerous opportunities in the first half, though they failed to convert any into goals. An early substitution saw Adnan Januzaj make way for Chidera Ejuke in the 34th minute, aiming to inject more pace into Sevilla's attack, but Espanyol's resolute defence held firm to keep the scoreline level at the break. As the first half drew to a close without incident, both sides appeared evenly matched despite the visitors' territorial advantage.

The second half exploded into life when Pere Milla scored for Espanyol in the 48th minute, assisted by Tomas Dolan, breaking the deadlock and shifting the momentum towards the hosts. Sevilla responded with a substitution in the 54th minute, as Ruben Vargas was replaced by Alex Gonzalez, but Espanyol continued to press, making double changes in the 62nd minute with Edu Exposito and Ramon Terrats making way for Pol Lozano and Roberto Fernandez Jaen respectively. Late drama unfolded as Roberto Fernandez Jaen netted Espanyol's second in the 84th minute, assisted by Unai Gonzalez, only for Marcao to pull one back for Sevilla in the 86th minute from Gabriel Suazo's assist, though Espanyol held on for a 2-1 victory despite late yellow cards.

Sevilla's commanding 67% possession and 13 corners compared to Espanyol's 33% and 4 highlighted their control of the game, yet this territorial dominance did not translate into goals, underscoring Espanyol's efficiency in counter-attacks which proved decisive for bettors eyeing underdog value. The hosts recorded 46 successful dribbles against Sevilla's 50, indicating competitive individual battles, while Espanyol's four yellow cards versus Sevilla's one reflected a more physical approach that disrupted the visitors' rhythm without escalating to red cards. Both teams utilised all five substitutions, with Espanyol's changes at 62' and 74' injecting fresh energy that contributed to their two assists and goals, whereas Sevilla's triple substitution at 71'—where Boubakary Mendy, Peque, and Djibril Sow were replaced by Nemanja Gudelj, Alexis Sanchez, and Lucien Agoume—came too late to overturn the deficit, influencing the result by exposing defensive vulnerabilities late on.

Espanyol's two assists compared to Sevilla's one further emphasised their clinical finishing, as they capitalised on fewer opportunities, a stat that would appeal to punters analysing expected goals models for future La Liga bets.

The game's turning point arrived early in the second half when Pere Milla opened the scoring for Espanyol in the 48th minute with a well-taken goal assisted by Tomas Dolan, capitalising on a rare counter-attack to stun the possession-heavy Sevilla side. Espanyol's double substitution in the 62nd minute, where Pol Lozano replaced Edu Exposito and Roberto Fernandez Jaen came on for Ramon Terrats, proved impactful as Fernandez Jaen later scored the decisive second goal in the 84th minute, assisted by Unai Gonzalez, seemingly securing the win. However, Sevilla pulled one back through Marcao in the 86th minute from Gabriel Suazo's assist, creating a tense finale, though Espanyol's defence held firm amid late yellow cards, including one to Pol Lozano in the 90+7th minute, ensuring they claimed all three points without any red cards altering the dynamics.

Espanyol lined up in a solid 4-4-2 formation, with Pere Milla and Tomas Dolan forming a dynamic attacking partnership that yielded the opening goal through their effective link-up play. The midfield provided sturdy support, allowing the backline to withstand Sevilla's pressure, while key roles like those of Unai Gonzalez in assisting highlighted creative outlets from deeper positions.

Sevilla deployed a 4-2-3-1 setup, emphasising width and possession through attacking midfielders, with Gabriel Suazo's assist for Marcao's late goal showcasing effective overlapping runs from the full-back position. The double pivot in midfield aimed to control the tempo, though partnerships in the final third struggled to break down Espanyol's organised defence.

The Man of the Match award went to Roberto Fernandez Jaen of Espanyol, who made a significant impact after coming on as a substitute in the 62nd minute, scoring the crucial second goal in the 84th minute to secure the victory and demonstrating sharp finishing that turned the game in the hosts' favour.

Recent La Liga matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Sevilla (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Villarreal (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Deportivo Alavés (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Elche (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Real Oviedo (A)

Recent La Liga matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Espanyol (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Osasuna (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Atlético Madrid (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Real Sociedad (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Mallorca (H)

Sitting comfortably in sixth place with 21 points, Espanyol will look to build on this hard-fought victory over Sevilla as they prepare for a challenging away clash against Celta de Vigo, who are 12th with 16 points, on 30 November at 17:30, offering a chance to solidify their strong form after recent mixed results including back-to-back losses.

Sevilla, now in 11th with 16 points following this narrow defeat to Espanyol, face a tough test in the Seville derby against fifth-placed Real Betis, who also have 21 points, on 30 November at 15:15, where they’ll aim to bounce back from inconsistent performances that saw a win sandwiched between losses.

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