Sánchez strikes as Sevilla escape drop zone with crucial win

Sevilla climbed out of the LaLiga relegation zone with a crucial 1‑0 victory over Real Sociedad, secured by substitute Alexis Sánchez’s decisive second‑half strike. Entering the match two points from safety, Sevilla started aggressively at a vibrant Ramón Sánchez‑Pizjuán, with Chidera Ejuke, Andrés Castrín and Nemanja Gudelj all going close during a dominant opening spell. Despite their control, Los Nervionenses failed to convert before the break, as Neal Maupay volleyed wide and Ejuke missed another promising chance. The breakthrough finally arrived five minutes into the second half when Maupay’s build‑up play allowed Sánchez to drill a precise finish into the far corner.

With the lead secured, Sevilla managed the tempo and limited Sociedad’s threat, though Lucien Agoumé saw a late second goal ruled out by VAR for offside. Sociedad pushed for an equaliser, but Sevilla held firm to claim only their second win in nine league matches and leapfrog Alavés in the standings.