Sevilla FC secured a 2-1 victory against RCD Espanyol at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on May 9, 2026, to escape the relegation zone. The hosts overcame an initial second-half deficit to collect three crucial points during Spanish top-flight fixture in Seville.
English midfielder Tyrhys Dolan opened the scoring for Espanyol in the 56th minute after an assist from Spanish forward Roberto Fernández. Spanish defender Andrés Castrín equalized for Sevilla in the 82nd minute following a pass from Chilean midfielder Alexis Sánchez. Nigerian forward Akor Adams then completed the comeback in the 92nd minute, assisted by Swiss midfielder Djibril Sow. The match featured a cagey opening half followed by a high-intensity period where Sevilla eventually overpowered their opponents with late pressure.
Sevilla rose to 12th place in the league standings with 40 points following this result. The team currently holds a goal difference of -13 after 35 matches played. Espanyol dropped to 15th position, remaining on 39 points with a goal difference of -15.
Sevilla FC will travel to face Villarreal CF in their next league fixture. The match is scheduled for May 17, 2026, as the club continues its domestic campaign in Spain.