Sevilla vs Espanyol – News and Probable Lineups

Sevilla will be looking to secure consecutive victories to significantly enhance their hopes of surviving in La Liga as they host Espanyol at Estadio Ramon on Saturday afternoon.

The home side currently sits 17th in the La Liga standings, just one point above the relegation zone, while Espanyol, yet to win in 2026, is positioned in 13th place in the league.

Match overview

Sevilla has recorded two wins in their last four league matches, including a 1-0 triumph over Real Sociedad in their most recent outing, which leaves them 17th in the table, just one point clear of the relegation spots as the season approaches its climax.

This matchup sees an intriguing fight at the bottom of the table, with several teams around that zone securing positive outcomes, and Sevilla aims for another win this weekend against an Espanyol side still seeking their first victory of 2026.

At home this season, Sevilla has garnered 22 points and will face an Espanyol team that has taken 17 points from 17 away games, ranking as the eighth-best away record in the league.

Last season, Los Nervionenses narrowly avoided relegation by just a single point, and they may find themselves in a similarly precarious situation this time around, with Luis Garcia’s team struggling once again.

Earlier in the season, Sevilla suffered a 2-1 defeat to Espanyol in their previous encounter, marking their first loss to the Catalan side since January 2017.

Espanyol has not managed to defeat Sevilla at Estadio Ramon since January 2011, making this fixture highly significant, especially since the Catalan team are winless since December.

In the initial stages of the season, Manolo Gonzalez’s team appeared to be contenders for a Champions League spot, but the second half of the season has been a disaster, failing to secure a single win.

The White and Blues will approach this match following a 2-0 defeat at home to Real Madrid, keeping them in 13th place in the standings.

Espanyol is not entirely out of the relegation battle, sitting just three points above 18th-placed Alaves, and another loss here would put them in a precarious position.

Gonzalez’s team will face Athletic Bilbao, Osasuna, and Real Sociedad in their final three league fixtures of the season.

Sevilla La Liga form:

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Team News

Sevilla will be missing Marcao for the rest of the season due to injury, and both Isaac Romero and Manu Bueno are undergoing late fitness assessments.

However, the return of Djibril Sow will boost the home team, as the midfielder is back from suspension after missing the match against Real Sociedad.

There may be just a single change to the lineup that faced Real Sociedad, with Sow potentially replacing Romero if the striker is deemed unfit.

For Espanyol, Javi Puado is ruled out for the season with a knee injury, while Cyril Ngonge is also facing a late fitness test.

On a positive note, Pol Lozano is back from suspension, adding more options to the midfield for the away side in the fixture at Estadio Ramon.

There might also be a tweak in the attacking line after the Real Madrid encounter, with Kike Garcia possibly coming in for Roberto Fernandez.

Sevilla probable starting XI:

Vlachodimos; Carmona, Castrin, Rooms, Swazo; Agoume, Goodelj; Vargas, Horse, Kill; Maupay

Espanyol probable starting XI:

Dmitrovic; El Hilali, Calero, Cabrera, Romero; Zarate, Exposito; Sanchez, Terrats, Roca; K Garcia

Espanyol’s winless streak may persist until the end of the season, potentially leading to their relegation from the top tier. Sevilla’s recent home performances have been solid, and it is anticipated that Los Nervionenses will collect all three points on Saturday.