Sevilla launched their La Liga season with a 2-1 victory over Vallecano on Matchday 1, with Jon Guridi and Peque Fernández scoring for the hosts.

Álvaro García pulled one back for the visitors, but Sevilla held firm. Goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos was awarded player of the match with a 7.3 rating, 18 long balls, and 2 saves — despite being dispossessed 12 times.