Sevilla and Alaves secure victories in La Liga season openers

Sevilla and Alaves both claimed victories in their respective opening matches of the new La Liga season on August 15, 2026. Sevilla secured a dramatic 2-1 win against Rayo Vallecano, despite falling behind early to a 4th-minute goal by Alvaro Garcia. Jon Guridi equalized for Sevilla via a penalty in the 52nd minute. Although Quique Salas was sent off in the 88th minute, Sevilla managed to find a winner in the 90+7th minute when Peque converted a second penalty, sealing the comeback.

In the second match of the day, Alaves defeated Getafe 3-0. The game turned in favor of Alaves after Getafe player Kiko Femenia was sent off in the 42nd minute. Alaves capitalized on the numerical advantage late in the game, with Tenaglia scoring in the 73rd minute, followed by Mariano Diaz in the 90+1st minute and Mikel Rodriguez in the 90+4th minute. Both clubs successfully launched their campaigns with these early results.