Sevilla dominated the ball on Friday 6 November but could not find a way past Alavés in round 12 of La Liga. Luis García’s side had 60% possession, 13 shots and an expected goals figure of 1.66. They still finished the night without a goal, and the clearest chance of all went begging from 12 yards.
Rubén Vargas fails from the spot in the 32nd minute
The game turned on a two-minute spell just after the half-hour mark. Pablo Ibáñez was booked for dissent in the 30th minute. Two minutes later Sevilla were awarded a penalty, and Rubén Vargas missed it.
That was as close as the hosts came to a breakthrough in the first half. Referee Luis Bestard Servera had already shown one card and would show four in total.
Sangante was cautioned for a foul in the 47th minute, just after the restart. Alavés then picked up two yellows in quick succession, Toni Martínez in the 63rd minute and Valentini a minute later. Quique Sánchez Flores’ side committed 19 fouls to Sevilla’s 14.
Suazo the standout in Sevilla’s 391-pass display
Sevilla completed 294 of 391 passes, against 159 of 262 for the visitors. Their shooting was less convincing. Only 3 of their 13 attempts hit the target, with 4 more blocked and 6 off target. Sivera made 2 saves, as did Vlachodimos at the other end from Alavés’ 9 shots.
Suazo was rated 7.36, the highest on the pitch, and created one chance in his 90 minutes. Koski, at the heart of the Alavés back three, was next on 6.97. Ejuke was rated 6.94 in 31 minutes off the bench.
The visitors’ 0.6 expected goals reflected how little they threatened. Their resistance did end a heavy week: they arrived having lost 6-1 to Barcelona in their previous outing.
Sixth-placed Sevilla turn to the Real Betis derby on 22 November
Sevilla are sixth with 17 points, six behind fourth-placed Real Betis, their next league opponents. Alavés are 11th on 12 points, level with Sevilla on a goal difference of -2.
The point does little to lift Alavés’ form. They have not won in six matches in all competitions, drawing three and losing three. Sevilla’s run is mixed: wins over Osasuna and Hortaleza were followed by a 3-1 defeat to Getafe before this stalemate.
Recent meetings between the clubs have been tight. This was the third draw in the last six encounters, and Sevilla have not beaten Alavés at the Sánchez-Pizjuán in their three most recent home games against them. Their only win in that run came away, 2-1 in September 2025.
Alavés travel to Anaitasuna in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday 10 November. Sevilla host Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday 22 November.
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