Kelechi Iheanacho played a pivotal role in Sevilla’s 3-1 victory over UE Olot in the second round of the Copa del Rey on Thursday, continuing his fine form in the competition.
The Nigerian forward scored his third goal for Sevilla in the tournament, having already netted twice in their 3-0 win against Las Rozas in the first round in October.
Iheanacho’s goal in the 73rd minute put Sevilla firmly in control, extending their lead to 3-0.
However, Olot managed to pull one back in the dying moments, scoring in the 92nd minute to reduce the deficit.
While Iheanacho’s contributions in the Copa del Rey have been notable, he is still awaiting his first La Liga goal for Sevilla, having made seven appearances in Spain’s top flight since joining the club.
Despite the lack of a league goal, his performance in the cup continues to highlight his value to the team.
Sevilla’s comfortable win sees them advance to the next stage of the prestigious competition, and Iheanacho’s growing influence will be crucial as the team seeks to build momentum in both domestic and international fixtures.
