Commentary:
90+8' Sevilla had the majority of ball possession and thanks to that, won the game.
90+8' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+8' Ball possession: Sevilla: 53%, Espanyol: 47%.
90+8' Raul de Tomas from Espanyol tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
90+8' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
90+8' Alvaro Vadillo from Espanyol directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+7' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
90+7' Sevilla take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+7' Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+6' Leandro Cabrera is penalised for pushing Jesus Navas.
90+6' Goal kick for Sevilla.
90+5' Ball possession: Sevilla: 54%, Espanyol: 46%.
90+5' Nico Ribaudo from Espanyol tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
90+5' Sergi Darder from Espanyol takes a short corner kick from the left.
90+5' Jesus Navas clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90+5' Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+5' Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+5' Goal kick for Sevilla.
90+4' Jules Kounde relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' Adria Pedrosa puts in a cross...
90+4' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Keidi Bare from Espanyol trips Erik Lamela
90+3' Keidi Bare has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
90+3' Yassine Bounou comes out of his goal to claim the ball but he can't hold onto it...
90+3' A player from Espanyol takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
90+2' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Espanyol!
90+2' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
90+2' Great vision by Diego Carlos from Sevilla as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
90+2' Raul de Tomas puts in a cross...
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Rafa Mir from Sevilla trips Keidi Bare
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' Aleix Vidal is leaving the field to be replaced by Alvaro Vadillo in a tactical substitution.
90' Raul de Tomas from Espanyol is ruled offside.
90' A shot by Loren Moron is blocked.
90' Jules Kounde relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Aleix Vidal puts in a cross...
90' Nico Ribaudo from Espanyol tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90' Ball possession: Sevilla: 56%, Espanyol: 44%.
89' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
87' That goal for Sevilla came against the run of play
87' Karim Rekik provided the assist for the goal.
87' G O O O A A A L - Rafa Mir scores with the left foot!87' Diego Carlos of Sevilla passes the ball to a team mate.
87' Could be a good chance here as Karim Rekik from Sevilla cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
87' A shot by Joan Jordan is blocked.
87' Adria Pedrosa relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Marcos Acuna swings in a cross from the free kick.
86' Aleix Vidal is penalised for pushing Karim Rekik.
86' Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
86' Sevilla are trying to create something here.
85' Sevilla take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Good effort by Leandro Cabrera as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
85' Keidi Bare from Espanyol heads the ball to a team mate.
85' Nico Ribaudo from Espanyol swings in the corner from the left.
85' Ball possession: Sevilla: 58%, Espanyol: 42%.
84' Loren Moron sees his shot deflected off target
84' Landry Dimata from Espanyol heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
84' Leandro Cabrera puts in a cross...
84' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84' Jules Kounde relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Aleix Vidal puts in a cross...
83' Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
83' Sevilla take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Sevilla take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Erik Lamela from Sevilla receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
81' Erik Lamela from Sevilla commits a foul by elbowing Adria Pedrosa
80' Sevilla take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Sergi Darder from Espanyol directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
80' Ball possession: Sevilla: 60%, Espanyol: 40%.
80' Sevilla with a clear defensive substitution as Lucas Ocampos comes off for the more defensively minded Karim Rekik
80' Lucas Ocampos is leaving the field to be replaced by Karim Rekik in a tactical substitution.
79' The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Ocampos from Sevilla trips Keidi Bare
79' Goal kick for Sevilla.
78' The game is restarted.
78' Adrian Embarba is leaving the field to be replaced by Loren Moron in a tactical substitution.
77' What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
76' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
76' Sergi Darder fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
76' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
76' Adrian Embarba from Espanyol tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
75' Jesus Navas relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Adrian Embarba puts in a cross...
75' Ball possession: Sevilla: 62%, Espanyol: 38%.
74' Sevilla take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
74' Adrian Embarba from Espanyol passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
74' Oh no. From a promising position Landry Dimata from Espanyol miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
74' Nico Ribaudo puts in a cross...
74' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
73' Rafa Mir from Sevilla is ruled offside.
73' Erik Lamela of Sevilla passes the ball to a team mate.
72' Sevilla take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' Safe hands from Yassine Bounou as he comes out and claims the ball
72' Landry Dimata from Espanyol heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
72' Aleix Vidal puts in a cross...
72' Jules Kounde relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Leandro Cabrera puts in a cross...
72' Adria Pedrosa from Espanyol tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
71' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70' Ball possession: Sevilla: 63%, Espanyol: 37%.
70' Safe hands from Yassine Bounou as he comes out and claims the ball
70' Nico Ribaudo from Espanyol sends a deflected cross into the box.
70' Adrian Embarba from Espanyol takes a short corner kick from the left.
70' The game is restarted.
70' Youssef En-Nesyri is injured and is replaced by Rafa Mir.
69' Youssef En-Nesyri is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
69' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
69' Jesus Navas clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
69' Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
68' Sevilla take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Landry Dimata from Espanyol had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
68' Adria Pedrosa puts in a cross...
67' The game is restarted.
66' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
65' SENT OFF! - Thomas Delaney is given his second yellow card for dissent.65' The referee is not having the complaints from Thomas Delaney who is given a yellow card for dissent
65' Reckless challenge there. Joan Jordan commits a rough foul on Nico Ribaudo
65' Sergi Darder relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Marcos Acuna puts in a cross...
65' Ball possession: Sevilla: 64%, Espanyol: 36%.
64' Sevilla plays a short goal kick.
64' Sergi Darder fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
64' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
64' Diego Carlos relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Raul de Tomas puts in a cross...
63' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Goal kick for Sevilla.
63' Youssef En-Nesyri from Sevilla crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
62' Aleix Vidal is penalised for pushing Lucas Ocampos.
62' Marcos Acuna relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Adria Pedrosa puts in a cross...
61' Good effort by Erik Lamela as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
61' A chance opens up as Jesus Navas from Sevilla successfully finds a team mate in the area...
61' Sevilla start a counter attack.
61' Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
60' Thomas Delaney from Sevilla goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Landry Dimata
60' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Ball possession: Sevilla: 64%, Espanyol: 36%.
60' Sevilla are in control of the ball.
59' Goal kick for Espanyol.
59' Diego Carlos from Sevilla heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
59' Marcos Acuna from Sevilla swings in the corner from the left.
59' Aleix Vidal clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
58' Thomas Delaney puts in a cross...
58' Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
57' Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
57' Lei Wu is leaving the field to be replaced by Nico Ribaudo in a tactical substitution.
57' Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
56' Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Ivan Rakitic is leaving the field to be replaced by Fernando in a tactical substitution.
56' Suso is leaving the field to be replaced by Erik Lamela in a tactical substitution.
56' Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla receives a yellow card for time wasting.
55' Thomas Delaney relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Adria Pedrosa puts in a cross...
55' Youssef En-Nesyri comes back onto the field.
55' Ball possession: Sevilla: 65%, Espanyol: 35%.
54' Goal kick for Espanyol.
54' The game is restarted.
54' Youssef En-Nesyri from Sevilla is leaving the pitch because his nose is bleeding.
54' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
53' Adria Pedrosa from Espanyol tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
53' Diego Carlos relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Adrian Embarba puts in a cross...
53' Today's attendance is 23956.
53' Today's game will be with limited number of spectators on the stands due to coronavirus restrictions.
53' Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Aleix Vidal
52' Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
52' Yassine Bounou relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Adrian Embarba from Espanyol swings in the corner from the left.
52' Leandro Cabrera has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
52' Poor play by Diego Carlos as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
51' Adrian Embarba from Espanyol swings in the corner from the left.
51' Youssef En-Nesyri clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
51' Jules Kounde could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
51' The referee signals a free kick as Adrian Embarba from Espanyol trips Jules Kounde
51' Jules Kounde relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Raul de Tomas puts in a cross...
50' Ball possession: Sevilla: 67%, Espanyol: 33%.
50' Suso from Sevilla is ruled offside.
50' Could be a good chance here as Jesus Navas from Sevilla cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
50' Sevilla take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Sevilla are trying to create something here.
49' Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
48' Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
48' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
47' Jesus Navas from Sevilla is ruled offside.
47' Could be a good chance here as Suso from Sevilla cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
46' Sevilla take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Fran Merida is leaving the field to be replaced by Landry Dimata in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+5' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' Ball possession: Sevilla: 67%, Espanyol: 33%.
45+4' Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
45+4' Sevilla are trying to create something here.
45+3' Adrian Embarba hand-balls.
45+3' Sevilla are trying to create something here.
45+2' Sevilla take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+2' The game is restarted.
45+2' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45+2' Youssef En-Nesyri relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' Adrian Embarba heads the ball back across goal...
45+2' Adrian Embarba from Espanyol tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
45+2' Thomas Delaney relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Adrian Embarba from Espanyol swings in the corner from the right.
45+1' The game is restarted.
45+1' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45+1' Ivan Rakitic clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45+1' Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+1' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
45' Diego Carlos relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Aleix Vidal puts in a cross...
45' Ball possession: Sevilla: 67%, Espanyol: 33%.
44' Good effort by Suso as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
44' Marcos Acuna puts in a cross...
44' Marcos Acuna from Sevilla takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
44' Lei Wu from Espanyol concedes a foul on Marcos Acuna but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
44' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
43' Lucas Ocampos from Sevilla is ruled offside.
43' Could be a good chance here as Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
43' Goal kick for Espanyol.
43' Sevilla are trying to create something here.
42' Sevilla take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Marcos Acuna puts in a cross...
42' Sevilla are trying to create something here.
41' Sevilla are in control of the ball.
41' Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
41' Ivan Rakitic fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
41' Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
40' Poor play by Leandro Cabrera as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
40' Lucas Ocampos puts in a cross...
40' Ball possession: Sevilla: 67%, Espanyol: 33%.
39' Sevilla are trying to create something here.
39' Sevilla take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
39' Sevilla take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' The game is restarted.
38' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
38' Good effort by Lucas Ocampos as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
38' Poor play by Aleix Vidal as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
37' Suso from Sevilla chips the ball into the penalty box.
37' Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla takes a short corner kick from the right.
37' Lucas Ocampos from Sevilla directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
37' Some neat football here as Lucas Ocampos from Sevilla plays a 1-2 with Jesus Navas.
37' Sevilla are trying to create something here.
36' Sevilla are in control of the ball.
35' Keidi Bare from Espanyol directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
35' Thomas Delaney relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Adria Pedrosa from Espanyol sends a deflected cross into the box.
35' Ball possession: Sevilla: 67%, Espanyol: 33%.
35' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
34' The game is restarted.
32' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
32' Lei Wu from Espanyol makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32' Could be a good chance here as Keidi Bare from Espanyol cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
32' Espanyol start a counter attack.
31' Sevilla are trying to create something here.
31' Sevilla take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
30' Sevilla take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Lucas Ocampos from Sevilla directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
30' Ball possession: Sevilla: 64%, Espanyol: 36%.
30' Sevilla take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Diego Lopez from Espanyol makes a great save.
30' Diego Lopez relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Poor play by Leandro Cabrera as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
29' Youssef En-Nesyri from Sevilla tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
29' Thomas Delaney puts in a cross...
29' Sevilla are trying to create something here.
29' Raul de Tomas relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Suso from Sevilla swings in the corner from the right.
28' Sergi Gomez clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
28' Lucas Ocampos puts in a cross...
27' Safe hands from Yassine Bounou as he comes out and claims the ball
27' Aleix Vidal puts in a cross...
27' Youssef En-Nesyri relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Adrian Embarba puts in a cross...
27' Fran Merida from Espanyol takes a short corner kick from the right.
27' Adrian Embarba from Espanyol tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
26' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
26' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
25' Raul de Tomas from Espanyol is ruled offside.
25' Leandro Cabrera sends a long ball upfield.
25' Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
25' Ball possession: Sevilla: 64%, Espanyol: 36%.
25' Joan Jordan fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
25' Sevilla are trying to create something here.
24' Sevilla are in control of the ball.
23' Adrian Embarba from Espanyol is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
23' Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
23' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
22' The referee signals a free kick as Youssef En-Nesyri from Sevilla trips Adria Pedrosa
21' Sevilla are trying to create something here.
21' The referee signals a free kick as Sergi Darder from Espanyol trips Ivan Rakitic
20' Ball possession: Sevilla: 64%, Espanyol: 36%.
20' The game is restarted.
20' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
19' Sevilla take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
19' Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
19' Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
19' Fran Merida from Espanyol concedes a foul on Lucas Ocampos but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
18' Goal kick for Espanyol.
18' Jesus Navas from Sevilla crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
18' Marcos Acuna from Sevilla directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
18' Great skill from Marcos Acuna as he dribbles past his opponents
17' Sevilla are in control of the ball.
17' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Youssef En-Nesyri relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Adrian Embarba from Espanyol swings in the corner from the right.
16' Sergi Darder works the keeper with a shot from long range. The ball goes out for a corner.
16' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
16' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
15' Ball possession: Sevilla: 68%, Espanyol: 32%.
14' The referee signals a free kick as Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla trips Leandro Cabrera
13' Sevilla managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
13' Jesus Navas provided the assist for the goal.
13' G O O O A A A L - Youssef En-Nesyri from Sevilla taps the ball in with the left! An easy finish for Youssef En-Nesyri13' Jesus Navas from Sevilla directs a ball squarely in the box.
13' Suso carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
13' Sevilla start a counter attack.
12' Sevilla take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' Great vision by Diego Carlos from Sevilla as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
12' Fran Merida from Espanyol directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
11' Goal kick for Espanyol.
11' Sevilla are trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: Sevilla: 59%, Espanyol: 41%.
10' Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
10' A chance presents itself to Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla but his header goes wide
10' Jesus Navas from Sevilla chips the ball into the penalty box.
10' Fran Merida relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Ivan Rakitic puts in a cross...
10' Suso from Sevilla takes a short corner kick from the right.
9' Adria Pedrosa clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
9' Thomas Delaney puts in a cross...
9' Aleix Vidal could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
9' The referee signals a free kick as Raul de Tomas from Espanyol trips Thomas Delaney
8' Sevilla are in control of the ball.
8' Goal kick for Espanyol.
8' That's a great ball by Suso from Sevilla. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
7' Sevilla are trying to create something here.
7' Goal kick for Espanyol.
7' Lucas Ocampos fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
6' Sevilla with a potentially dangerous attack.
5' Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
5' Suso from Sevilla crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
5' Ball possession: Sevilla: 60%, Espanyol: 40%.
4' The referee signals a free kick as Marcos Acuna from Sevilla trips Adrian Embarba
4' Sevilla plays a short goal kick.
4' Raul de Tomas fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
4' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
3' Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Great vision by Thomas Delaney from Sevilla as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
3' Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
3' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
2' Lucas Ocampos is penalised for pushing Aleix Vidal.
2' Sevilla are trying to create something here.
1' Sevilla are in control of the ball.
1' Sevilla take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' It's a really hot day and the sun is beating down on the players.
1' Sevilla kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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