Miguel Sierra’s 52nd-minute goal puts Sevilla fourth

Sevilla beat Deportivo La Coruna 1-0 at Estadio de Riazor on Wednesday, with Miguel Sierra scoring in the 52nd minute. The result lifted Sevilla to 13 points from six games and left them four points ahead of Deportivo, who remain on nine.

How it happened

The teams reached half-time at 0-0, but Sevilla broke through seven minutes after the restart when Miguel Sierra converted their pressure into the only goal. Sevilla finished with 11 shots to Deportivo’s four, while Deportivo also received the match’s only red card.

The numbers

Sevilla created the clearer chances inside the penalty area, recording five shots inside the box compared with Deportivo’s one. Deportivo had 53% possession and completed 428 accurate passes from 500 attempts, yet Sevilla’s goalkeeper made only three saves; Leo Román was required to make five for the hosts.

Who decided it

Miguel Sierra shaped the result for Sevilla with the goal and a match rating of 8.2. He played 89 minutes, registered two shots on target, supplied two key passes and made five tackles, giving him the decisive contribution in a tight contest.

Why it matters

Sevilla sit fourth with a 4-1-1 record and a goal difference of plus three, while Deportivo are seventh at 2-3-1 with a plus-two goal difference. Barcelona lead on 18 points, leaving Sevilla five points behind the leaders and Deportivo nine adrift after six rounds.