Sevilla FC edged Athletic Club 2-1 in a thrilling La Liga encounter at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on Saturday, January 25, 2026. A late goal from the home side decided a match that swung back and forth, providing a vital win for Sevilla's European aspirations. Athletic Club took an early lead with a stunning strike from distance, putting Sevilla on the back foot. The hosts responded before halftime, equalizing with a close-range finish after a goalmouth scramble. The second half was an intense battle, with both teams creating chances. The winner came in the 82nd minute, as a Sevilla winger cut inside and unleashed a shot that took a deflection to wrong-foot the goalkeeper. The match result lifted Sevilla into the European places, while Athletic Club was left to rue their inability to hold onto a lead against a direct rival.