Sevilla will be aiming to bounce back from a hefty defeat in La Liga when they make the trip to face a struggling Espanyol side on Friday afternoon.
Friday's visitors currently sit 13th in La Liga despite the recent uptick in results. They secured a huge victory over Real Betis in the Seville Derby before the international break but suffered a 5-1 hammering at the hands of table-toppers Barcelona last time out.
Espanyol clinched a return to the Spanish top-flight through the 2023-24 Segunda Division playoffs, and they are fighting for survival in 2024-25.
The Catalan side boasts a record of three wins, one draw, and six defeats after ten league games this season, which has left them reeling in 15th position in the standings on 10 points, just two points outside of the relegation zone.
Manolo Gonzalez's team snapped a three-game losing skid with a 2-1 win over Mallorca before the international break. However, they couldn't maintain that momentum and suffered a heavy 4-1 loss to Athletic Bilbao last weekend.
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Espanyol vs Sevilla kick-off time
| Date: | Friday, October 25, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 3:00 pm ET/ 12:00 pm PT |
| Venue: | RCDE Stadium |
La Liga match between Espanyol and Sevilla will be played at RCDE Stadium in Espanyol, Spain.
It will kick off at 3:00 pm ET/ 12:00 pm PT on Friday, October 25, in the US.
Team news & squads
Espanyol team news
Edu Exposito remains sidelined with a significant knee injury, while Leandro Cabrera is also likely to miss out again as he continues to struggle with a persistent foot problem.
However, the Catalan club is optimistic about the availability of their top scorer this season. Exciting winger Javi Puado, who has been linked with Tottenham Hotspur, will undergo a late fitness test after missing the last match due to a knee issue.
Puado has found the net three times in the league so far, and there’s hope he could be ready to start. If he does, we may see the same attacking lineup that kicked off the 2-1 win against Mallorca before the international break.
Espanyol possible XI: Garcia; El Hilali, Gomez, Kumbulla, Romero; Gragera, Lozano; Puado, Kral, Cardona; Veliz.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Garcia, Pacheco, Fortuno |
| Defenders: | Gomez, Kumbulla, Cabrera, Tajero, Olivan, Romero, El Hilali |
| Midfielders: | Lozano, Gragera, Aguado, Sanchez, Kral, Roca |
| Forwards: | Puado, Veliz, Milla, Cheddira, Cardona, Unuvar |
Sevilla team news
The visitors will be without Tanguy Nianzou, who is serving a suspension after his red card in Sevilla's derby win two weeks ago. This opens the door for Marcao to slot into the heart of Pimienta's defence.
Meanwhile, Djibril Sow remains sidelined with a hamstring issue, and Saul Niguez is still recovering from a thigh injury. Arsenal loanee Albert Sambi Lokonga is expected to start on the bench, joining experienced players like Jesus Navas and playmaker Suso.
Up front, Isaac Romero should continue leading the line as the centre forward, with Peque Fernandez playing the number 10 role. At right-back, Jose Angel Carmona looks set to get the nod ahead of Navas for a starting spot.
Sevilla possible XI: Nyland; Carmona, Bade, Marcao, Pedrosa; Agoume, Gudelj, Lukebakio, Fernandez, Ejuke; Romero.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Dmitrovic, Nyland, Flores |
| Defenders: | Pedrosa, Salas, Montiel, Navas, Barco, Bade, Marcao, Nianzou, Juanlu, Carmona |
| Midfielders: | Gudelj, Ortiz, Agoume, Lokonga |
| Forwards: | Iheanacho, Suso, Lukebakio, Fernandez, Ejuke |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Game | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 04/05/23 | Sevilla 3-2 Espanyol | La Liga |
| 10/09/22 | Espanyol 2-3 Sevilla | La Liga |
| 20/02/22 | Espanyol 1-1 Sevilla | La Liga |
| 25/09/21 | Sevilla 2-0 Espanyol | La Liga |
| 16/02/20 | Sevilla 2-2 Espanyol | La Liga |