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Sevilla vs Espanyol: La Liga Survival Battle Heats Up
9 May
Summary
- Sevilla clings to 17th place, just one point above relegation.
- Espanyol has not won a match in 2026, facing survival fears.
- Key players are out for both teams, impacting tactical options.
Sevilla hosts Espanyol at Estadio Ramon on Saturday in a match with significant implications for La Liga survival. Sevilla currently occupies 17th place, just one point clear of the relegation zone.
Their recent form shows 22 points earned at home this season, including a crucial 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad in their last league outing. However, key players Marcao and Isaac Romero are sidelined, while Manu Bueno faces a fitness test. Djibril Sow returns from suspension.
Espanyol, sitting 13th, enters the match on a concerning winless streak that dates back to December, with no victories in 2026. They are three points above 18th-placed Alaves. Despite having the eighth-best away record in the league, they lost 2-1 to Sevilla in their earlier encounter this season and have a long winless streak against Sevilla at Estadio Ramon since 2011.
Espanyol also faces absences, with Javi Puado out for the season and Cyril Ngonge awaiting a fitness test, though Pol Lozano is available after suspension. This fixture is critical for both clubs to solidify their positions and alleviate immediate survival concerns.
