Spanish media outlets issued harsh critiques of Alexis Sánchez following Sevilla's 2-0 defeat against Levante in LaLiga's 33rd matchday. The loss leaves the Andalusian club dangerously close to the relegation zone, according to reports from latercera.com.
Sánchez entered the match in the 73rd minute, replacing Isaac Romero, as Sevilla attempted to find an equalizer while trailing by a single goal. Chilean defender Gabriel Suazo remained on the bench and did not see any playing time during the fixture.
Local Spanish press outlets were particularly unforgiving toward the Chilean veteran. The outlet El Desmarque gave Sánchez a rating of one, noting, “Much character, much effort, but zero efficiency.” The publication also referenced Sánchez's previous comments regarding a penalty call involving Romero in the first leg: “If it were to equalize...”.
Diario de Sevilla questioned the forward's impact on the pitch, asking, “Did he even touch the ball?” The newspaper suggested that the lack of influence from a primary offensive substitution highlights Sevilla's deeper structural issues, stating, "The construction of the squad is the fundamental problem."
Beyond his lack of statistical impact, media reports also targeted Sánchez's behavior on the field. Diario ABC criticized the Chilean's demeanor, claiming, “His presence conditions his teammates for the worse. He scolds children who lack the understanding to comprehend it.”
The defeat leaves Sevilla stuck on 34 points in the standings, dropping them to 17th place, just one point above the relegation zone. The club's position in the table follows a loss to Levante, a team currently sitting in penultimate position.
Sevilla will face Osasuna at El Sadar in Pamplona on Sunday, April 26, at 12:30 p.m. Chile time. Following that match, the club faces a demanding schedule with five remaining fixtures against Real Sociedad, Espanyol, Villarreal, Real Madrid, and Celta Vigo.
