Sevilla 2-1 Athletic Club — Match Report from Sánchez Pizjuán

Introduction — Why Sevilla vs Athletic Club mattered

The clash between Sevilla and Athletic Club on 24 January 2026 drew attention for both historical and league reasons. The fixture, played at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, featured two well-supported La Liga sides with a long head-to-head history. Ahead of kick-off Athletic held the overall advantage in their meetings, making the result significant for momentum, league positions and local pride.

Main body — Match details and context

Fixture information

The match kicked off at 17:30 UTC on Saturday 24 January 2026. Fans could follow live coverage and in-depth match features on platforms such as FotMob, which offered real-time scores and related statistics throughout the game.

Result and key moments

Sevilla secured a 2-1 win over Athletic Club, a scoreline recorded by ESPN as the final result. The game concluded in added time (90’+7′), confirming Sevilla as the victors on the night. According to match reports and fan coverage, Athletic took an early lead before Sevilla responded. Peque Fernández levelled for Sevilla in the 42nd minute with a right-footed finish from the centre of the box, as noted in a post-match thread on Reddit. Sevilla later found a decisive second goal to clinch the win.

Head-to-head and league context

Prior to this fixture the all-time head-to-head record stood with Athletic Club on 19 wins, Sevilla on 14 and four draws. Athletic had been unbeaten in their previous five meetings with Sevilla (four wins and one draw), but that run was ended by this result. ESPN’s league snapshot placed Sevilla with 24 points from 21 matches at the time of reporting, underlining the importance of the victory for their campaign.

Conclusion — Significance and outlook

The 2-1 victory gives Sevilla a valuable boost in form and league standing, while Athletic must regroup after losing their recent dominance in direct encounters. For Sevilla, the win provides momentum and a platform to build on in forthcoming fixtures; for Athletic, it is a reminder of the fine margins in La Liga and the need to respond quickly. Supporters and analysts will watch how both sides adapt in the weeks ahead as the season progresses.