Mainz ensured their place in the Bundesliga next season with a 2-0 win over Cologne, who guaranteed their safety a week ago. Koo Ja-cheol and Jairo Samperio netted the goals for Markus Schmidt's men as any lingering fears of relegation were dispelled. The win lifts them a point above their hosts with both sides set for a mid-table finish which they would have both signed for at the start of th...Full Story »

Sevilla built on their dramatic Europa League triumph over Real Betis in mid-week by comfortably beating Osasuna 2-1 away from home. Jairo Samperio opened the scoring midway through the first half with a fine individual goal, and Carlos Bacca doubled the lead from the penalty spot just before half-time in a highly controversial incident, which saw Osasuna coach Javi Gracia sent away from his du...Full Story »

Sevilla's long wait for an away win in the Primera Division goes on as they were unable to hold on to a half-time lead in a 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad. Jairo Samperio's neat finish in the 18th minute put Sevilla on course for a first away victory in La Liga in 20 attempts but Sociedad hit back in the second half to draw level through Antoine Griezmann. Sociedad then pushed hard for a winner but...Full Story »

Sevilla midfielder Jairo Samperio insists he and his team-mates will enjoy their trip to the Nou Camp as they plan a rearguard to repel the might of Barcelona. It is hardly the game struggling Sevilla - who have two points to their name - would have picked as they go searching for their first Primera Division win of the season when action resumes after the international break. Barca are alread...Full Story »

Injury-hit Racing Santander could be forced to persist with youth players Jairo Samperio, Mamadou Kone and Borja Garcia as they go in search of their first victory of the season against Espanyol. Racing boss Hector Cuper has attempted to make up for a lack of recognised personnel by adopting a new, high-intensity pressing game in training this week but the Argentinian admits only time will tell...Full Story »