Sevilla FC defeated Athletic Club 2-1 in a thrilling La Liga encounter at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on January 25, 2026. The match, which kicked off at 01:30, was a vital win for Sevilla in their pursuit of European qualification, coming from behind to secure all three points. Athletic Club took an early lead through a well-worked team move, putting the home side under immediate pressure. Sevilla responded with growing intensity and scored two goals in a ten-minute spell either side of halftime to completely turn the momentum in their favor. The winning goal was a spectacular long-range strike that left the Athletic goalkeeper with no chance, sending the home crowd into raptures. A key controversy involved a potential handball in the Sevilla penalty area late in the game that was not given by the referee or VAR, much to Athletic's dismay. The victory lifts Sevilla into the top half of the La Liga table, while it halts Athletic Club's recent positive run. The Sevilla manager praised his team's character, while the Athletic coach expressed frustration at the non-penalty decision.