
Sevilla Secure Commanding Victory Over Granada
Carlos Martinez
Senior Football Analyst
2 hours ago
5 min read
Sevilla delivered a dominant performance at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan, securing a convincing 3-1 victory over Granada in a match that showcased their attacking prowess and tactical discipline.
First Half Dominance
The home side started brightly, with En-Nesyri opening the scoring in the 12th minute after a brilliant through ball from Rakitic. Granada struggled to contain Sevilla's fluid movement, though they managed to equalize through a well-worked set piece.
βWe knew Granada would be tough opponents, but the players executed our game plan perfectly.β
β Diego Alonso, Sevilla Manager
Second Half Control
The second half saw Sevilla take complete control. A controversial penalty decision gave En-Nesyri his second of the night, and Granada's task became even harder when Duarte was sent off for a reckless challenge.
Rakitic sealed the victory with a stunning long-range effort in the 85th minute, capping off an impressive individual performance that earned him the Player of the Match award.
Key Takeaways
- En-Nesyri continues his impressive scoring form with a brace
- Rakitic's vision and set-piece delivery were crucial throughout
- Granada's defensive vulnerabilities were exposed on multiple occasions
- Sevilla move up to 6th in the table with this result
