Peque’s Late Penalty Gives Sevilla a 2–1 Win Over Rayo Vallecano

Alvaro Garcia Gives Rayo the Lead

Alvaro Garcia scored early for Rayo Vallecano after a mix-up between Sangante and Odysseas. Sevilla could not answer before halftime and went into the break trailing 1–0. Garcia’s goal remained the difference when the teams returned for the second half.

Rayo also had another goal ruled out because Isi fouled Juan Iglesias. In a separate incident, Sevilla was initially awarded a penalty after Batalla challenged Isaac Romero, but the decision was reversed after VAR. Neither decision changed the score.

Guridi Equalizes After Halftime

Peque and Robbie Ure entered for Sevilla at halftime. In the 51st minute, Alvaro fouled Miguel Sierra, and Guridi converted the resulting penalty to tie the match. Sevilla had erased its halftime deficit through the first of its two penalty goals.

Vargas entered in the 68th minute. Kike Salas was shown a straight red card late on, before Sevilla’s decisive goal in added time.

Peque Wins It in Added Time

Ure won a penalty in added time, and Peque converted at 90+6 to give Sevilla the lead. Peque’s kick completed Sevilla’s comeback from Alvaro Garcia’s early opener and sealed a 2–1 victory over Rayo Vallecano. It was Sevilla’s first win in a season opener since 2021.