Elche Continues Unbeaten Start with a Late Draw at Sevilla

Elche Continues Unbeaten Start with a Late Draw at Sevilla

In a thrilling La Liga encounter, newly-promoted Elche continued their surprising and impressive start to the season by securing a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Sevilla at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.1 The result sees Elche extend their unbeaten run to four games, while Sevilla remains in a difficult position, still searching for consistent form.2

The match, which took place on Friday, saw Sevilla take the lead through Isaac Romero's opportunistic strike from outside the box.3 However, Elche, a team that has defied pre-season expectations, showed their resilience and fighting spirit to turn the game on its head.

André da Silva equalized for the visitors in the second half, and just 16 minutes later, Rafa Mir completed the comeback with a clever free-kick that curled around the wall and into the back of the net.4 Elche's lead put them in a commanding position to secure a memorable victory on the road.

However, Sevilla, determined to avoid a third defeat in four games, pushed for a late equalizer. Their efforts paid off with just five minutes remaining when substitute Peque Fernández, who had only been on the pitch for a short time, whipped the ball into the top corner after a neat backheel from Alexis Sánchez.5

The 2-2 draw is a testament to Elche's solid start to the campaign, which has seen them climb to sixth in the La Liga table. For Sevilla, the result is another frustrating one at home, extending their poor run of form on their home turf to just one league victory in 2025.

The match showcased a tactical battle between two teams with different ambitions and recent trajectories. While Sevilla, a club with a history of success, is currently struggling to find its rhythm, Elche is riding a wave of confidence and has proven to be a tough opponent for any team in the league.