Sevilla produced a ruthless attacking performance to defeat Athletic Club 3-1 away from home after taking advantage of early defensive errors.
Goals from Oso, Chidera Ejuke, and Isaac Romero gave manager Luis Garcia Plaza's side a three-goal lead before the Basque hosts pulled a goal back.
Clinical finishing in the first half
Oso opened the scoring in the 15th minute after Robbie Ure contested a ball to force a rushed clearance inside the box. The Alicante-born winger seized on the loose ball and drove a low finish past Athletic goalkeeper Unai Simon to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.
Sevilla doubled their lead shortly after through a swift counter-attack started by Oso. After intercepting a filtered pass in his own defensive third, the winger moved the ball forward to striker Isaac Romero, who turned in possession and played a precise pass out to Ejuke on the right wing.
Ejuke advanced into the penalty area and cleverly chipped the ball over the advancing Simon in a one-on-one situation. Narrating the match on radio station Cope Mas Sevilla, commentator Isaac Escalera praised the quality of the finish, repeatedly describing Ejuke's delicate chip as a great goal as Sevilla established total control of the match.
Romero seals dominant victory
Sevilla put the result beyond doubt in the 56th and a half minute through another piece of sharp combination play. Oso picked up the ball near the edge of the penalty area, looked up, and laid off a pass for Romero to strike.
Romero unleashed a powerful long-range drive into the net to extend Sevilla's lead to 3-0. Escalera marvelled at the power of the strike on the broadcast, praising Romero's impressive hit and describing Sevilla's dominant performance as a whirlwind from Luis Garcia Plaza's side.
Athletic Club managed to pull a goal back later in the match, but Sevilla comfortably navigated the remaining minutes to secure the 3-1 victory.
Background and match context
Sevilla FC and Athletic Club are two of Spanish football's most established teams in La Liga. Athletic, based in Bilbao in northern Spain's Basque Country, play their home fixtures at San Mames, while Andalusian club Sevilla are coached by Luis Garcia Plaza.
Athletic goalkeeper Unai Simon is Spain's first-choice international goalkeeper, while Nigerian winger Chidera Ejuke and forward Isaac Romero have formed a potent attacking partnership for Sevilla. Cadena COPE is one of Spain's major national radio networks, with Cope Mas Sevilla delivering local sports commentary for Seville fixtures.
