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LaLiga: What Sevilla Boss, Plaza Said About Akor Adams After Goal Against Espanyol

The Nigerian striker’s ninth goal of the season lifted Sevilla’s survival hopes after they trailed early and equalized late, officials said.

  • On Saturday, Sevilla secured a 2-1 victory over RCD Espanyol at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, with Akor Adams scoring the decisive goal deep into stoppage time to claim all three points.
  • Tyrhys Dolan gave Espanyol an early lead following a defensive error, forcing Sevilla to chase the game for extended periods before mounting their comeback.
  • Castrin equalized for the hosts before the 26-year-old Nigerian substitute Adams curled a magnificent effort into the bottom corner, igniting celebrations throughout the stadium.
  • Manager Luis García Plaza admitted he celebrated passionately, stating, "The bench erupted in celebration, which is very significant." García noted the emotional connection he developed with the squad.
  • This vital triumph enhances Sevilla's chances of survival, helping the club distance itself from the Liga relegation zone during a tense conclusion to the campaign.
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Seville FC, with Alexis Sánchez during the second half, won a dramatic 2-1 win at home this Saturday over Espanyol, crossing the 35th day of LaLiga de España. The ‘Niño Maravilla’ was again decisive in the ‘Sánchez Pizjuan’. He changed his front face to the Andalusians with a goal at 46’, so much so that it would finally be cancelled by a millimetric out of play at the behest of the VAR. And on the end, in full time of discount, the Chilean was …

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The Seville returned (2-1) a game that lost in the final straight, sees the light in its attempt to save the category in the absence of three days to finish LaLiga and seriously entangles the Espanyol, in crisis during the second round of the tournament in which it has not achieved the victory and ever closer the positions of descent. Read more]]>

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Minute by minuteSevilla 2-1 EspanyolUpdates the storyEnd of the match!908′. Alexis Sanchez and Gabriel Suazo's Seville goes back over the epilogue to Espanyol and achieves a vital victory to escape the descent in LaLiga. Sevilla's Goal!901′. Full celebration in Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. Akor Adams appears on discounts to mark a golazo. Sevilla's Goal!81′. Castrín invents a personal play on the right, jumps into the area and defeats Dmitrovic. Treme…

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Cooperativa broke the news on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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