22 February 2017 at 19:45
Match Summary
Sevilla defeated Leicester 2:1. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2016. Goals were scored by Pablo Sarabia 25′, J. Correa 62′, J. Vardy 73′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Sevilla had 72% possession while Leicester held 28%. Sevilla had 22 shots (7 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for Leicester. Sevilla made 2 substitutions, Leicester made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Sevilla and Leicester — 3 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Sergio Escudero
assist: S. Jovetić
assist: D. Drinkwater
Match Statistics
Sevilla had 72% possession against Leicester's 28%. Sevilla registered 22 shots (7 on target) while Leicester managed 7 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 8–1. Fouls committed: 6–9.
Lineups
Sevilla lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under J. Sampaoli, while Leicester deployed a 4-2-3-1 under C. Ranieri.
Defensive Solidity
Sevilla deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Leicester's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Sevilla field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Leicester's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Sevilla start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Leicester averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: J. Sampaoli
Substitutes
Coach: C. Ranieri
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Sevilla have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Leicester show 0 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Sevilla vs Leicester Head to Head Results
Sevilla and Leicester have met 2 times — Sevilla won 0, Leicester won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Leicester leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.50 per match (0 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–0 in 2017.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
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