Sevilla–Alavés: Juan Iglesias Regrets the Missed Chance

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The 0:0 against Alavés was not a match Sevilla could simply dismiss as an evening without a goal. Juan Iglesias explained after the game that his team had done everything required to win. The Spanish defender pointed to the team’s high presence in the opposition half.

For you as a fan, that means a level of disappointment that is difficult to reconcile given the way the game was played. Sevilla pushed forward, created scoring chances in the second half and still failed to find the net — a course of events that Iglesias himself described as “a little bitter.”

The two reports complement each other strikingly well: Mundo Deportivo provides Iglesias’ assessment and his explanation for the missed chance, while Marca backs up that statement with two goal-scoring opportunities in the second half. We therefore distinguish between what is certain and what the players are judging after the fact.

0:0 Against Alavés: Sevilla Had More Than Just the Statistics

The Match

According to Mundo Deportivo, Sevilla played “practically the entire game on the opponent’s field.” That does not automatically amount to statistical dominance, because the available reports provide no figures for possession, duels or shot conversion. What is certain is that the defensive leader did not base his dissatisfaction on Sevilla lacking chances or failing to push forward.

Marca provides the crucial detail. Iglesias had two goal-scoring opportunities in the second half against Alavés. This helps explain why, despite the goalless result, he spoke of a deserved win: Sevilla got in front of the opposition goal at crucial moments but failed to convert the two chances.

The ball was therefore not exclusively Alavés’ way, and Sevilla was not entirely harmless. At the same time, the available facts do not support a blanket verdict on the quality of the attack. Without further statistics, it remains unclear how clear the chances were and how much pressure there actually was over the full 90 minutes.

Juan Iglesias’ Assessment: “A Little Bitter”

What Iglesias Said

After the game, Juan Iglesias was, according to Mundo Deportivo, “a little bitter” about the outcome. His explanation: The team had deserved to win, had spent practically the entire match in the opposition half and still had not scored. By saying there are games in which the ball simply does not go in, he also referred to the unexpected momentum.

“The team did everything it had to do to win. It played practically the entire game on the opponent’s field, but sometimes the ball simply does not go in.”

This is not an excuse made after the fact but a very concrete explanation: Sevilla controlled the space, created chances to shoot and failed at the final step. Marca’s reference to two opportunities in the second half supports that assessment.

Both statements can be reconciled without contradiction. The sources do not report a match in which Alavés clearly dominated. Nor do they describe a match in which Sevilla was completely absent. The 0:0 came in a situation where the pressing and spatial presence were not converted into the hoped-for number of goals.

Two Sources, a Clear Picture — and an Open Gap

What Is Confirmed

The 0:0, the opponents Alavés, Juan Iglesias’ assessment and his statement that Sevilla deserved to win are confirmed. There is also evidence of the two goal-scoring opportunities in the second half that Marca attributes to the full-back.

The reports come from different editorial teams and, according to their URLs, are dated November 6 and 7, 2026, respectively. Mundo Deportivo published a more detailed summary of Iglesias’ comments. Marca focused more heavily on the tactical details and named the two chances in the second half.

The central message of the reports is the same: Sevilla had enough opportunities to win, but according to both reports, the result was not deserved. It cannot be established from the available texts whether the team challenged the Alavés goalkeeper from a hopeless position at crucial moments.

What the 0:0 Means for Sevilla Fans

The Honest Assessment

After this game, you are left with a two-part feeling: The 0:0 is naturally painful, but Iglesias’ account supports the sense that Sevilla did not lose the point during a period of complete impotence or for lack of offensive intent. The two second-half chances show at least that there were moments when victory was within reach.

Conversely, it would be too convenient to explain every defeat by pointing to the pressing. A match with two goal-scoring opportunities and no goal reveals, regardless of the team’s commitment, a result that highlights the effectiveness of the finishing. That is precisely the core of Iglesias’ criticism: The team did many things right but did not complete the decisive final step.

The fair assessment is therefore: The effort was there, the payoff was missing. Both sources support this reading, without requiring further details about the lineup, tactical plan or specific statistics. That is exactly the message of the 0:0 — and the reason why Juan Iglesias spoke of a deserved win despite the disappointing result.

Added Value for You

The two original reports show different perspectives on the same match: Mundo Deportivo with Iglesias’ full assessment and Marca with the two goal-scoring opportunities in the second half.

Good luck at the next match — and perhaps better finishing next time.