Sevilla 2-2 Elche Player Ratings: David Affengruber Rated 8/10 as Thrilling Comeback Sees Teams Share Points in La Liga

The La Liga clash between Sevilla and Elche at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán turned out to be an absolute thriller and ultimately ended in a 2-2 draw. The game had everything, emerging as a true testament to the unpredictable nature of the Spanish league. Sevilla looked comfortable after Isaac Romero gave them a lead in the first half. They seemed to be in control of the proceedings but Elche changed their game completely in the second half. The team demonstrated their A-game to make a roaring comeback in the match, with André Silva scoring the equaliser.

After Rafa Mir scored from a free-kick, Elche took over the driver's seat but Sevilla were still not done. Peque Fernández, who came in as a substitute, finally made it 2-2 for Seviila. Below, we'll look at Sevilla vs Elche Player Ratings from the La Liga match:

Sevilla Player Ratings vs Elche

Here are Sevilla Player Ratings from La Liga match against Elche:

Goalkeeper

Ørjan Nyland - 6.0: A tricky night for the keeper. He conceded two goals but couldn't do much about either of them. Only had one official save to make all game. His distribution was okay, but he looked a bit stranded for the goals. Not his worst game, but not his best either.

Defenders

César Azpilicueta - 7.0: A typically solid and professional performance from the veteran. He was a rock at the back, winning an impressive 9 duels and making four crucial tackles. His crossing was accurate when he ventured forward. The late yellow card was the only minor blot on an otherwise commanding display. He really led by example.

Tanguy Nianzou - 6.0: It was a mixed bag for Nianzou before he was subbed off. He showed his aggressive side winning plenty of duels. But he was also reckless at times, committing four fouls and deservedly getting a yellow card. His indiscipline was a concern for the team.

Marcão - 6.5: Had a very busy evening at the heart of the defense. He made a massive 7 clearances which shows how much pressure they were under. He was dominant in the air. However he was dribbled past a couple of times and looked a bit clumsy in the challenge occasionally. A solid, if unspectacular, outing.

Midfielders

Nemanja Gudelj - 6.5: The captain put in a decent shift in his hour on the pitch. He kept possession ticking over nicely and rarely gave the ball away. We just felt he didn't quite impose himself on the game in the way a captain should. A steady performance before his substitution.

Juanlu Sánchez - 6.5: Full of energy and running down the right flank. He was a nightmare for his marker, drawing four fouls and showing good skill on the ball. The final product was sometimes lacking, and he lost possession far too often for our liking. A promising but raw performance.

Alfon González - 6.5: What stood out to us was his 100% pass accuracy. That's incredibly impressive in a frantic midfield battle. He looked so tidy and composed on the ball. His influence waned as the game went on, and he didn't create any major chances before being withdrawn.

Batista Mendy - 6.5: A classic workhorse performance in the middle of the park. He did his defensive duties diligently, winning his tackles and duels. He didn't offer a great deal going forward, but he provided a solid screen for the back four. An unsung but important role.

Forwards

Isaac Romero - 7.5: What a strike for the opening goal. It was a moment of pure quality from outside the box. He was a constant thorn in Elche's side, though his indiscipline was an issue, committing five fouls and picking up a booking. He lost the ball a lot, but his goal was a game-changer.

Rubén Vargas - 7.0: He was Sevilla's most creative spark before his unfortunate injury. He created three chances and provided the assist for the opening goal. His delivery from wide areas caused all sorts of problems. It was a real shame to see him go off.

Lucien Agoumé - 6.0: That early yellow card seemed to really affect his game. He looked hesitant to get into challenges after that. He did recover the ball well on seven occasions but was largely on the periphery of the attacking action. A quiet and frustrating night for him.

Substitutes

Substitutes - 7.0: The changes made a real difference. Andrés Castrín and Gabriel Suazo added fresh legs. Adnan Januzaj brought some attacking flair. But the star was Peque Fernández, who came on and snatched the vital late equalizer, showing great composure. The manager's changes saved a point.

Manager

M. Almeyda - 6.5: His team started well and got the lead, but they completely lost control of the game in the second half. He'll be concerned about how easily Elche turned the game around. However, credit where it's due, his substitutions were spot on and ultimately rescued a point from the jaws of defeat.

Elche Player Ratings vs Sevilla

Here are Elche Player Ratings from La Liga match against Sevilla:

Goalkeeper

Matías Dituro - 6.5: We felt a bit sorry for Dituro. He conceded two goals but was left exposed for both. He only had one save to make all game, which he dealt with comfortably. His distribution was solid, particularly his long kicks. A steady performance with little chance to be a hero.

Defenders

Pedro Bigas - 6.0: A difficult evening for the Elche captain. That error leading to a shot was a major lapse in concentration. While he was tidy in possession, he seemed to struggle with the physicality of Sevilla's forwards. Not his finest hour, and he looked disappointed.

David Affengruber - 8.0: An absolutely colossal performance. From our perspective, he was the best player on the pitch. Winning 100% of his 12 duels is just an unbelievable statistic. He was a magnet for the ball, making 6 tackles and 7 clearances. A true defensive masterclass and our man of the match.

Víctor Chust - 6.5: He was solid and dependable for his 80 minutes on the pitch. He won the majority of his duels and made some important tackles to thwart Sevilla attacks. The yellow card was a bit needless, but he didn't let it faze him. A competent display.

Midfielders

Adrià Pedrosa - 6.0: A frustrating game for him. We expected more from him in an attacking sense, but he was pinned back. He struggled in his defensive duels and gave away a silly yellow card. A day to forget before he was substituted.

Aleix Febas - 7.0: A perfect passing accuracy is something special. He was the metronome in Elche's midfield, keeping everything moving smoothly. He also created a big chance and drew four fouls, showing how influential he was. A very clever and tidy player.

Álvaro Núñez - 6.5: His main contribution was creating two big chances for his teammates. His delivery from wide positions was dangerous. However, he wasn't involved enough in the general build-up play, with only 33 touches. A game of moments for him.

Martim Neto - 7.0: He was a key creative force for Elche. His assist for the equalizer was perfectly weighted. He looked confident on the ball, attempting five dribbles and causing problems for the Sevilla midfield. A really bright and inventive performance.

Ali Houary - 5.5: It was a really tough baptism of fire for the midfielder. He just looked off the pace. He committed five fouls and lost nine of his duels, which tells its own story. He was rightly substituted on the hour mark after a difficult game.

Forwards

André Silva - 7.5: A classic powerful centre-forward display. He took his goal brilliantly to drag his team back into the match. He was a real handful all night, drawing five fouls and using his strength to win seven duels. He led the line superbly.

Rafa Mir - 7.5: He must have thought he'd won it with that stunning free-kick. It was a moment of magic. Like his strike partner, he was a physical nuisance, battling for every ball. He did miss one big chance, but more than made up for it with his goal.

Substitutes

Substitutes - 6.0: The substitutes were brought on to see the game out but couldn't quite manage it. Rodrigo Mendoza and Héctor Fort provided fresh legs. John Donald came on and immediately got booked. They helped solidify the team, but couldn't stop that late, late equalizer.

Manager

E. Sarabia Armesto - 7.0: He will be absolutely gutted. His game plan almost worked to perfection. After a poor start, his team showed incredible character to fight back and take the lead. His tactics in the second half were spot on. He was just seconds away from a famous victory.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match goes to David Affengruber