Chidera Ejuke was on target as Sevilla secured a 3-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao in their LaLiga encounter on Saturday.

Athletic Bilbao were reduced to 10 men in the 11th minute after Yuri Berchiche was shown a red card.

Oso capitalised on the visitors’ numerical advantage by opening the scoring four minutes later.

Ejuke was introduced after the break, replacing Miguel Angel Sierra, and the Nigeria international made an immediate impact.

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The winger doubled Sevilla’s advantage in the 50th minute, finishing off a pass from Isaac Romero.

Romero then got his name on the scoresheet seven minutes later to extend the Rojiblancos’ lead to 3-0.

Athletic Bilbao pulled one back through Aitor Paredes in the 70th minute, but Sevilla held firm to secure all three points.

Sevilla will host Atletico Madrid in their next LaLiga fixture, while Athletic Bilbao will travel to face Barcelona.

By Adeboye Amosu

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