Akor Adams strikes late as Sevilla complete stunning comeback win over Villarreal

Sevilla produced a dramatic turnaround to defeat Villarreal 3-2, with Akor Adams emerging as the match-winner after a decisive second-half strike.

The Nigerian forward delivered the defining moment of the contest 18 minutes from time, completing a remarkable Sevilla comeback and securing all three points in a fiercely contested La Liga encounter.

Villarreal had started the brighter of the two sides and quickly stunned the hosts by racing into a 2-0 lead inside the opening 20 minutes. Gerard Moreno opened the scoring before Georges Mikautadze doubled the advantage, putting Sevilla under early and serious pressure.

However, Sevilla responded strongly before the break. Oso pulled one goal back in the 36th minute to ignite hopes of a comeback, before Kike Salas struck just before halftime to level the match at 2-2 and completely shift the momentum.

After the restart, Sevilla continued to grow into the game, pushing Villarreal deeper into their half and creating sustained pressure in search of a winner. Their persistence eventually paid off when Adams stepped up in the closing stages, finishing clinically to complete the turnaround and send the home fans into celebration.

The goal takes Adams’ tally to 10 La Liga goals for the season, further underlining his growing influence and importance in Sevilla’s attacking setup.

The victory provides a significant boost for Sevilla as they continue their push in the league standings, while also highlighting their resilience in high-pressure situations.

Attention now turns quickly to their next assignment, a demanding league clash against Real Madrid on Sunday, where Sevilla will aim to build on this momentum against one of the toughest opponents in Spanish football.