Sevilla break Depor’s unbeaten run at Riazor

Sevilla imposed themselves at Riazor and ended Deportivo’s unbeaten run with a 0-1 win, according to MARCA. The result not only stops the Coruñés momentum, but also gives Nervión their best league start in nine years, in a much-anticipated return between the two sides.

A match with a clear identity

As MARCA reports, the difference was Sevilla’s defensive maturity and the constant discomfort they caused to their rivals. Luis García Plaza tweaked the setup: he made a change that brought Jon Guridi on for Isaac Romero, strengthening the midfield and allowing Sevilla to press higher with more stability.

Sierra leads the way

The match was decided by Miguel Sierra, who scored the only goal. MARCA highlights how influential he was after the break: he reacted quickest to a rebound from Leo Román, adding his second goal of the season, and later was involved in the sequence that led to Angeliño’s sending off after a tough challenge following a brilliant first touch.

The collective effort was also underlined. Agoumé stood out for distribution and pressure, registering 65 passes with 92% accuracy, winning four balls back, and pressing aggressively in the first half. In his post-match assessment, Luis García Plaza stressed the balance between defense and attack, saying: “The team has done spectacular defensive work, without falling back, with our identity and spending a lot of time in the opponent’s half,” as quoted by MARCA.

With the win secured at Riazor, Sevilla’s early-season statement carries even more weight: they end a major streak and raise their own level in the league.