Jon Guridi equalizes for Sevilla, halting Vallecano celebrations

Rayo Vallecano had roughly 48 minutes to feel good about themselves. Then Jon Guridi stepped up to the penalty spot and made sure the celebrations were short-lived.

The 31-year-old midfielder buried a spot-kick in the 52nd minute at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán to level the score at 1-1, canceling out Álvaro García’s early strike for Rayo and earning Sevilla a share of the spoils in their 2026-27 La Liga season opener on August 15.

A cold start, then a colder finish

Rayo Vallecano came out swinging. Álvaro García put the visitors ahead in just the fourth minute, the kind of gut-punch opening that makes a home crowd go very quiet, very fast.

But seven minutes into the second half, the hosts were awarded a penalty. Guridi, one of Sevilla’s summer arrivals, took responsibility. He made no mistake from the spot, slotting the ball home to make it 1-1.

Guridi did pick up a yellow card during the match.

A new chapter after a quiet summer move

Guridi’s arrival at Sevilla was finalized on June 10, 2026. He joined on a free transfer from Deportivo Alavés, signing a two-year contract that runs through June 2028.

Born on February 28, 1995, the central midfielder spent the bulk of his recent career in the Basque Country. He made 135 appearances for Alavés between 2022 and 2026, scoring seven goals. Before that, he developed at Real Sociedad, where he cut his teeth in top-flight Spanish football.

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