Sevilla won their opening La Liga match of the 2026-27 season against Rayo Vallecano 2-1 on Saturday, overcoming an early goal with two penalty kicks in the second half [1, 2, 3].
Rayo Vallecano took an early lead in the 4th minute when Alvaro Garcia capitalized on a defensive error by Sevilla defender Arouna Sangante to score [1, 2, 3]. Sevilla responded after halftime with a penalty converted by Jon Guridi between the 50th and 52nd minute to level the score [1, 2, 3].
The contest intensified late as Sevilla's Kike Salas was shown a straight red card in the 88th minute for a reckless challenge, reducing Sevilla to 10 men [1, 2]. In stoppage time, Sevilla earned a second penalty when Florian Lejeune fouled substitute Robbie Ure. Gerard (Peque) Fernandez calmly converted the spot kick in the 97th minute. Anadolu Agency noted Peque Fernandez "kept his composure to fire home from the spot in the 97th minute, completing the turnaround and sealing all three points" for Sevilla [1, 2, 3].
VAR intervened earlier in the first half to overturn a penalty awarded against Rayo Vallecano goalkeeper Augusto Batalla [1, 2].
Elsewhere, Deportivo Alaves dominated Getafe 3-0. Getafe’s Kiko Femenia was sent off in the 42nd minute for a dangerous challenge [1, 2]. Mariano Diaz came off the bench to assist Facundo Tenaglia’s 73rd-minute opener and later scored in stoppage time. He also assisted Mikel Rodriguez’s injury-time goal, completing the comprehensive win for Alaves [1, 2].
The La Liga 2026-27 season continues with more fixtures scheduled in the coming days.
