Sevilla FC celebrated a win in the Andalusian city derby at the restart of the Spanish La Liga.
When the second major football league returned from the Corona compulsory break, coach Julen Lopetegui’s team prevailed against Betis Sevilla 2-0 (0-0) in front of empty ranks in the home stadium Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. The ball had rested in the country’s football temples since March 12.
Bartra fouls the Jong
Lucas Ocampos brought the hosts into the lead by penalty after video evidence (56.). Ex-Dortmund Marc Bartra had leaned too heavily on Luuk de Jong after a corner in the header duel. Fernando (62nd) raised for the three-time Europa League winner.
Before the game, around 200 mostly masked fans had gathered in front of the stadium in the city center. A large police force of around 600 emergency services, blocked roads and barriers prevented a larger volume. Shortly before the start of the game (10 p.m.), the crowd dissolved.
Strict requirements
As in the Bundesliga, which was the first of the top 5 leagues to resume play on May 16, strict requirements must also be met in Spain.
Players will be tested for the corona virus within 24 hours before kick-off. The guest teams take advantage of exclusive flights and hotels before entering the stadiums on two buses to ensure that the prescribed distance can be maintained. The home team’s pros drive to the game in their private cars. Before the game, everyone is measured again.
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