Sevilla defeated Espanyol in a close win on Thursday, 3x2, on matchday 33. Coming into the contest, José Luis Mendilibar's team came from a defeat, and Luis García's team came from a win.
The first goal was scored by Bryan Gil after 22 minutes. In an unlucky moment Karim Rekik scored an own goal after 29 minutes. Shortly before the interval, Javi Puado fired home Espanyol second goal.
Sevilla scored their second goal of the game through Lucas Ocampos, with 69 minutes on the clock, from the penalty spot. With his 5th goal of the season. In the final minutes of the game, Pape Gueye netted the final goal of the game.
After the result Sevilla are 10th in the table, with 44 points, while Espanyol sit 19th place, with 31 points. In their next fixture, José Luis Mendilibar's team visit Valladolid, while Luis García's team will play at home against Barcelona.
