Sevilla 2-0 Osasuna: Romero and Correia strike as Fofana sets up both goals to end winless run

Sevilla ended a three-match winless run in LaLiga with a 2-0 victory over Osasuna at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan on Monday night, the final game of matchday 10. Isaac Romero opened the scoring in the first half and Felix Correia sealed the points eight minutes from time, with midfielder Youssouf Fofana providing the pass for both.

Fofana the creator

Osasuna began the brighter side. Ante Budimir tested the Sevilla defence early on and Enzo Boyomo headed at goal from a corner, before Budimir fired narrowly wide of the right post in the 16th minute.

Sevilla struck with their first real opening. In the 24th minute, Fofana teed up Romero, who drove a low left-footed shot in from outside the area, just inside the left post. It was the striker's third league goal of the season.

Osasuna kept pressing after the break without finding an equaliser. Romero, who had been booked early in the second half, was replaced by Manu Bueno in the 71st minute.

The game was settled in the 82nd minute. Fofana led a counter-attack and found Correia inside the box, and the Portuguese forward finished with his right foot for his second goal of the campaign. Osasuna pushed late, with Budimir and Alejandro Catena both forcing saves with headers, but Sevilla saw out four minutes of added time.

A night of contrast for Garcia Plaza

The result carried extra meaning for Sevilla coach Luis Garcia Plaza. Six months ago, Sevilla lost 2-1 at Osasuna's El Sadar after Catena scored deep into nine minutes of stoppage time. That defeat left Sevilla in the relegation zone and put the coach's job in doubt, and he criticised the length of added time afterwards.

Spanish outlet El Gol Digital noted that the same referee, Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias, took charge of Monday's game. This time, only four minutes were added, and Sevilla held on comfortably.

Where it leaves both clubs

The victory lifts Sevilla to 17 points from 10 matches, keeping them sixth and two points behind Real Sociedad. Before kick-off they had 14 points, from four wins, two draws and three defeats.

Osasuna remain on 11 points. Their problems have come away from Pamplona: they have conceded 17 of their 20 league goals in five road games and have won only once on their travels. Jagoba Arrasate made several changes in search of a response, sending on Raul Garcia, Raul Moro, Asier Osambela, Kike Barja and Inigo Arguibide, but none could find a way past the Sevilla goalkeeper.

Budimir remains Osasuna's main threat with seven league goals, two of them penalties. At the top of the LaLiga scoring chart after matchday 10, Barcelona's Raphinha leads with 13 goals, two ahead of Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, who scored twice in El Clasico at the weekend.

Key takeaways

• Sevilla beat Osasuna 2-0 at home on Monday to close LaLiga matchday 10.
• Isaac Romero (24') and Felix Correia (82') scored, both assisted by Youssouf Fofana.
• The win ended a three-game winless run and lifted Sevilla to 17 points.
• Osasuna stay on 11 points and have won only once away from home this season.
• Raphinha leads the LaLiga scoring chart with 13 goals.

FAQ

Who scored in Sevilla v Osasuna? Isaac Romero scored in the 24th minute and Felix Correia in the 82nd, both from Youssouf Fofana assists.

Where are Sevilla in the LaLiga table? Sevilla are sixth with 17 points after 10 matches, two points behind Real Sociedad.

Who is the top scorer in LaLiga? Raphinha of Barcelona leads with 13 goals, ahead of Kylian Mbappe on 11.

Sources: El Gol Digital, Infobae, Vzglyad, 365Scores