Sevilla’s Struggles Continue with Shock Loss to Promoted Alaves

Sevilla’s Struggles Continue with Shock Loss to Promoted Alaves

Sevilla’s quest for redemption hit a major roadblock as they suffered a shocking 4-3 defeat to newly-promoted Alaves in the Spanish league. This loss comes hot on the heels of their defeat to Manchester City in the UEFA Super Cup final last week, compounding their early-season struggles.

Sevilla had hoped to turn their fortunes around against Alaves, a team they hadn’t lost to in nine consecutive league games. However, their aspirations were shattered as Kike García netted two goals within five minutes during the second half to secure Alaves the victory.

Returning to the first division after a year in the second tier, Alaves showed their mettle by scoring through Luis Rioja and Rubén Duarte in the first half. Sevilla managed to find the back of the net just before halftime with an own goal by Abdel Abqar and Erik Lamela. Rafa Mir added a third goal deep into second-half stoppage time, but it wasn’t enough to salvage a result.

Sevilla finds themselves in a disheartening slump, as it marks their sixth consecutive league game without a win dating back to last season. With two draws and four losses under their belt, their slow start is eerily reminiscent of the previous campaign when they flirted with relegation for a prolonged period.

Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano celebrated their second consecutive victory by defeating promoted Granada 2-0. Uninterrupted by power outages that caused the match to halt twice, Álvaro García and Pathé Ciss scored second-half goals to secure the win. This victory means Rayo Vallecano joins Real Madrid and Valencia as the only three teams to start the season with back-to-back wins.

In the Spanish league, three teams are yet to earn any points after two rounds: Almeria, Sevilla, and Granada.

Sevilla’s struggles continue to be a cause for concern, with their ambitions taking a severe blow after consecutive losses. Their inability to find form early in the season raises questions about their ability to compete at the highest level. As they search for solutions, they must address their shortcomings and regroup before further damage is done to their campaign.

This latest defeat to Alaves serves as a reminder that even the most established teams can face challenging obstacles, especially when confronted by determined opponents keen to make their mark. It is a reality that Sevilla must confront head-on if they hope to regain their winning ways and silence their doubters.