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Valencia defeat Europa League winners Sevilla in Liga opener 11 August 2023



 Valencia defeat Europa League winners Sevilla in Liga opener

Valencia defeated Europa League champions Sevilla 2-1 on Friday on the opening night time of the new Spanish Liga season.

Valencia, who solely survived relegation by way of two factors in the final campaign, took the lead on the hour mark thanks to a header from Guinea worldwide defender Mouctar Diakhaby after desirable work by way of Portuguese teammate Andre Almeida.

Sevilla levelled 9 minutes later when Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri headed in at the a long way put up from a pass by using Suso.

However, Valencia taken aback the domestic aspect in the 88th minute when Javi Guerra hit the winner after Hugo Duro had set-up the opportunity.

Sevilla performed the final 10 minutes of the healthy with 10 guys after Frenchman Loic Bade used to be red-carded for shirt pulling.

Earlier Friday, Rayo Vallecano got here away from Almeria, who survived final season by means of simply one point, 2-0.

Both desires got here from the penalty spot with Isaac Palazon and Randy Nteka on goal in the first half.

Defending champions Barcelona get their marketing campaign underway on Sunday at Getafe.

Real Madrid go to Athletic Bilbao on Saturday whilst Atletico Madrid host Granada on Monday.
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