SEVILLE: Akor Adams snatched Sevilla a late 2-1 victory over Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday to boost their hopes of avoiding relegation.

The Nigeria forward’s 91st minute strike propelled record seven-time Europa League winners Sevilla provisionally up to 12th, three points clear of the relegation zone.

Espanyol, now without a win in 18 league matches — all of 2026 to date — sit 15th, two points above the drop zone, after a bad-tempered match with 10 yellow cards.

Tyrhys Dolan slammed home for Espanyol early in the second half at Sevilla’s Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium, before defender And­res Castrin scored to level in the 82nd minute.

In stoppage time Adams pounced on a loose ball and produced a clinical finish to secure a crucial victory for Luis Garcia Plaza’s team.

Earlier Deportivo Alaves, 18th and one point from safety, drew 1-1 against Elche, 13th, who are not yet safe from the spectre of relegation either.

Published in Dawn, May 10th, 2026