Sevilla secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over city rivals Real Betis in a fiercely contested LaLiga clash at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, with Dodi Lukebakio’s second-half penalty making the difference.
Early Drama
Chidera Ejuke thought he had given Sevilla the lead within the first ten minutes, but his goal was ruled out for offside, much to the frustration of the home crowd. Real Betis, under the guidance of Manuel Pellegrini, quickly regrouped and began to dominate possession, putting pressure on Sevilla’s backline.
Lukebakio’s Decisive Moment
After a tense first half, the breakthrough came early in the second period. Diego Llorente’s handball gifted Sevilla a penalty, which Lukebakio calmly slotted home, putting Garcia Pimenta’s men ahead. The Belgian forward had further chances to extend the lead but was unable to capitalize on them.
Late Drama and Resilience
Sevilla faced late challenges when Tanguy Nianzou was sent off for a reckless foul, reducing the hosts to ten men. Despite this, they managed to hold off Betis’ attempts to equalize, clinching their third win of the season.
Ejuke’s Form Continues
Chidera Ejuke’s early-season form continues to shine, earning him a return to Nigeria’s Super Eagles squad for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Libya