La Liga: Sevilla Scrape Past Elche in a Hard-Fought Encounter
Elche Holds Sevilla for an Hour
On Friday, Sevilla defeated Elche 2-0 at the Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium in La Liga.
Elche put up a valiant effort, frustrating Sevilla for an hour, but ultimately succumbed to the home team's relentless pressure.
En-Nesyri Breaks the Deadlock
Youssef En-Nesyri broke the deadlock in the 66th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error to tap in from close range.
Just six minutes later, Erik Lamela sealed the victory with a stunning strike from outside the area.
Sevilla Maintain Second Place
The win sees Sevilla maintain their second place in the league standings, six points behind leaders Barcelona.
Elche, on the other hand, remain in the relegation zone, with just two wins from their first 15 games.
Match Highlights
- Sevilla dominated possession but struggled to break down Elche's defense.
- En-Nesyri's goal was his sixth of the season, making him Sevilla's top scorer.
- Lamela's goal was his first for Sevilla since joining from Tottenham in August.
Quotes
Sevilla manager Jorge Sampaoli: "It was a tough match, but we knew that Elche would be a difficult opponent."
Elche manager Francisco Rodriguez: "We played well for an hour, but unfortunately we couldn't hold on."
Up Next
Sevilla will travel to face Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Elche will host Real Betis in La Liga on Saturday.
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