Sevilla lost 2-0 at home to Valencia in LaLiga, leaving them three points from relegation. A crucial error by Alexis Sánchez in buildup led to Hugo Duro's first goal. The Chilean was substituted at halftime amid boos from fans.
Sevilla, coached by Matías Almeyda, lost 2-0 to Valencia at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on March 21, 2026. The defeat leaves them three points from the LaLiga relegation zone in a direct clash with a fellow bottom-half rival. Alexis Sánchez and Gabriel Suazo started for the Andalusians, who pressed early but lacked attacking depth despite good interplay between the Chileans in passing and ball progression. Their playing-out-from-back approach, however, left defensive gaps that Valencia exploited. At the 37th or 38th minute, Sánchez made a gross error attempting a back pass, losing possession to Luis Rioja. He set up Hugo Duro, who back-heeled to Largie Ramazani; the Belgian's powerful shot was saved by Odysseas Vlachodimos, but Duro headed the rebound for 1-0. Sánchez told teammates, “It was my fault,” per the official broadcast. In first-half stoppage time (45+6'), Luis Rioja beat Suazo on the right and crossed for Ramazani's 2-0. At halftime, Sánchez was substituted for Isaac Romero along with Juanlu Sánchez, exiting to loud boos and jeers from the home crowd, who displayed a pañolada protest. In the second half, Sevilla dominated possession but created little; a 68th-minute cutback from Akor Adams was missed by Neal Maupay at the penalty spot. Valencia sat back and held firm, securing victory amid final whistles from Sevilla fans.
