Nigerian forward Akor Adams was the star of the show as Sevilla secured a massive win to boost their survival hopes.
The home side took advantage of a rotated Atletico Madrid team to earn a hard-fought 2-1 victory at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.
Akor Adams leads the charge for survival
The game started with high energy as the hosts looked to pressure a young Atletico defense. After just 10 minutes, Sevilla earned a penalty when Dani Martinez fouled Isaac Romero in the box.
Adams stepped up and confidently buried the spot-kick into the roof of the net. While goalkeeper Juan Musso got a hand to the ball, the power from the striker was too much to stop.
This opening goal set the tone for the night. The 26-year-old has been in fantastic form, and his latest strike brings his season total to eight goals.
With four assists already in the bag, his total goal involvement now stands at 12 across 27 appearances.
His physical presence and clinical finishing have become a lifeline for a club fighting to stay in the top flight.
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The match was a special occasion for fans back home, featuring three Nigerian internationals. While Adams spearheaded the attack, Ademola Lookman started on the bench as Diego Simeone focused on the Champions League.
Lookman eventually entered the game for the final 19 minutes, but he couldn’t find a way past a stubborn defence. Chidera Ejuke was also part of the matchday squad but remained an unused substitute.
Atletico did manage to level the score through a header from Javier Bonar. However, Sevilla regained control just before the break.
Nemanja Gudelj rose highest to meet a cross from Ruben Vargas, powering home a header to make it 2-1.
Despite late pressure and the introduction of veteran players, the hosts held firm to secure all three points.
This victory moves Sevilla further away from the drop zone, proving that the goals from Akor Adams are exactly what the team needs to finish the season strongly.