Character-building victory for Sevilla FC “D” against Guillena

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The Sevilla FC reserve side secured a 2-1 win over the second-placed team at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Training Ground, closing the gap at the top of the table

Matchday 17 presented a demanding challenge for Sevilla FC “D”, who entered the fixture in fourth place and determined to strengthen their position in the upper standings. Their opponents, Guillena, sat second in the table, making this a decisive encounter with significant implications for the season.

The match kicked off at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Training Ground with both sides showing intensity, focus and tactical discipline. The opening stages were evenly contested, reflecting the importance of the occasion.

The visitors took the lead in the 34th minute, capitalising on an attacking move to open the scoring. Sevilla responded swiftly. Just seven minutes later, Fidel Morán restored parity by finishing at the far post after a well-worked attacking sequence, calmly converting in front of goal. The teams went into halftime level at 1-1.

After the restart, the side managed by Óscar Olomo stepped up their tempo and intent, determined to claim all three points. The decisive moment arrived in the 51st minute when Manu Cruzado delivered a superb free kick from the edge of the area, placing the ball into the far corner to make it 2-1.

From that point on, Sevilla demonstrated composure, commitment and defensive solidity, controlling the match and protecting their advantage until the final whistle.

This important victory allows Sevilla FC “D” to reduce the gap to the top positions and reinforces the team’s ambitions as the season progresses. Attention now turns to the next fixture, an away match against Valencina, another key test in the campaign.

Starting XI: Manu Cruzado, David Torres, Abdullah Aljirafi, Khalid Aljirafi, Borja Tellado, Mamour Sené, Fabian Rodríguez, Álvaro Perea, Fidel Morán, Alejandro Gonzálvez and Javier Estévez.

Substitutes: Parker Byas, Ramnel Hernández, Edu Mangles, Mario Rodríguez, Raymond Higham, Pedro Berruezo and Tomás Del Grosso.