When Matías AlmeydaLike all Sevillismo, look at the ranking, a smile will light up your face. A necessary victory against Oviedo which scares away the ghosts and Seville place with 20 points three days from the end of the first round. Halfway done … early December with the second victory in two months. This, moreover, with a victory celebrated by Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, who at least said goodbye to this very poor 2025 with a quiet afternoon to the rhythm of Akor Adams.
The Nigerian’s final act of servicewho will leave with Nigeria to compete in the African Cup, undressed Oviedo naked. A gallop from the start, to take advantage of a good pass from Agoumé in the free space between the central defenders, to beat Aarón Escandell with the left foot. Then another run down the right wing, surrounded by Oviedo defenders, until he made a pass into the heart of the box as Sow arrived. If that 2-0 at halftime wasn’t enough, Akor also assisted Mendy in the third. A drop after a pass from Agoumé so that the other Frenchman can redeem himself from this big mistake in the derby. And even the striker managed to score another goal with a good header or a low right-footed shot.
A great match from the Nigerian to affirm that, although his football is far from comparable to that of the top strikers who defended the Sevilla shield, his contribution is essential to achieve the set objective. The victory was completed by compatriot Chidera Ejuke with a trademark play. Another one who leaves with the national team and who also wanted to leave his mark in a game played at will.
Goals
in which Akor Adams participated, with three goals scored and three assists
Almeyda maintained his commitment to the back five, even if it meant battling his inner demons. “It’s not what we like the most, but we also have to redo it and change it for the good of the team,” the Argentine said ahead of the match. The plan was to strengthen the defensive axis and give freedom to Alexis Sánchez and Akor Adams so that they run towards the spaces. Everything went perfectly from the third minute, with this brilliant counter-attack with which Sevilla opened the scoring and finally put the game downhill at Nervión. A safer Sevilla, accumulating players behind the ball and then shining at the sound of their attacker. With a core that still shone like in its best days. Sow and Mendy score goals and Agoumé assists and is important on the pitch.
The derby disaster is now forgotten. A lesson learned for the Argentinian coach, who is also awaiting help from the director of football in January. If Sevilla’s goal is to have a quiet season, Almeyda fulfills it to the letter. Midway through the leaderboard and looking higher almost halfway through the race. Looking back at last season’s numbers, when at this point the Dodi Lukebakio-led Sevilla team also had 20 points.
The draw at Mestalla and the defeat at Oviedo recomposed the figure of the Seville team. Four points to boost the morale of the troops before facing the Copa del Rey in Mendizorroza. What looked like a brown mark in the middle of the calendar is now seen through a different prism. A knockout tournament which can also excite Sévillismo while continuing to fulfill its functions in La Liga.
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