"Sevilla" confidently defeats "Espanyol"

The match ended with a score of 3:2

Sevilla continue their winning streak, while Espanyol suffer another defeat

On Sunday, August 21, Sevilla hosted Espanyol at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium in a match of the third round of the Spanish La Liga. The home team confidently defeated the opponent with the score of 3:2.

The match began with Sevilla taking control of the initiative. The home team created several good chances, but Espanyol managed to hold on. In the 23rd minute, the hosts took the lead: after a pass from Ivan Rakitic, Erik Lamela opened the scoring with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area.

Espanyol tried to respond, but their attacks lacked sharpness. In the 44th minute, Sevilla doubled their advantage: Papu Gomez scored with a header after a cross from Jesus Navas.

After the break, Espanyol managed to reduce the backlog. In the 62nd minute, Raul de Tomas scored a goal from the penalty spot. However, Sevilla did not retreat and continued to attack. In the 75th minute, the hosts restored the advantage of two goals: Lucas Ocampos scored with a shot into the near corner.

Espanyol did not give up and continued to fight. In the 86th minute, they scored the second goal: Leandro Cabrera scored with a header after a corner.

In the remaining time, Espanyol tried to equalize, but Sevilla managed to hold on to the victory. Thus, the home team won their third victory in three matches of the new season, while Espanyol suffered their third defeat in a row.

Sevilla are now second in the La Liga standings with nine points. Espanyol are in 18th place with zero points.

In the next round, Sevilla will play away at Real Valladolid on August 28. Espanyol will host Celta on August 27.