Sevilla secured a pivotal 2-1 triumph against Espanyol at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium on Saturday, a result that has been praised by Nigerian striker Akor Adams. The victory lifted the Rojiblancos to 12th in the LaLiga standings, establishing a three-point buffer above the relegation zone.
Trailing early on, Luis García Plaza’s side displayed resilience to overturn the deficit. Substituted into the game, Adams emerged as the hero by netting the deciding goal deep into stoppage time. This strike marked his ninth league goal of the campaign, underscoring his growing influence at the Andalusian club.
Reflecting on the outcome, the Nigeria international emphasized the collective determination that fueled the win. “I’m extremely pleased with the three points and for my teammates. We put in a lot of effort, and this result reflects our hard work,” he told the club’s official channels.
Sevilla now turn their focus to a challenging away fixture against Villarreal in their next LaLiga outing, aiming to build on this momentum and climb further away from the drop zone.