Sevilla’s frustrating search for a first La Liga win of the 2022/23 season will now stretch until September.
Julen Lopetegui’s side lost 2-1 away to Andalusian rivals Almeria to confirm they have picked up just one league point from their opening three games of the campaign.
Despite the night’s end result, Sevilla started as the brighter of the two sides at the Power Horse Stadium, with star midfielder Oliver Torres rightfully edging them up front.
Óliver Torres leads Sevilla in the lead! ⚪🔴
A brilliant cross from Alex Telles for the assist 👏 pic.twitter.com/jzXp5mscC7
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However, the hosts reacted smartly to this early setback before the break as Largie Ramazani finally pushed them level just before the interval.
Largie Ramazani back on the scoresheet for Almeria! 🔥
Hosts level shortly before halftime 🔴⚪ pic.twitter.com/3YOxSkoYSR
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It put the tie on a knife edge after the restart with man of the moment Umar Sadiq producing a deadly finish to clinch all three points for Almeria.
And Almeria has turned this game upside down! 😱
It’s a second of the season for Umar Sadiq 👏 pic.twitter.com/9IbCmjABA0
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Sadiq looks increasingly likely to stay at Almeria in the coming days despite widespread interest in the Nigeria international’s transfer in recent weeks.
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