Sevilla vs Barcelona – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Sevilla are looking for their first LaLiga win over Barcelona in a decade when they two sides meet this weekend.

Barça are aiming to maintain their position at the summit of the Primera Division, while Sevilla seek to climb up the table from their current ninth position.

Sevilla vs Barcelona – Match preview and team news

Sevilla team news

Sevilla manager Matías Almeyda has received a welcome boost ahead of this crucial fixture with defender Kike Salas returning to full training after missing last weekend’s victory over Rayo Vallecano. The 23-year-old centre-back had been sidelined with a fitness issue but has now been declared fit and is expected to return to the starting lineup.

However, the Andalusian side faces several injury concerns. Tanguy Nianzou remains a doubt after suffering a hamstring injury during the Villarreal match, while Joan Jordán continues his recovery from a back problem. Long-term absentees include Adnan Januzaj and Alfon González, with the latter ruled out until mid-October due to an ankle injury.

On a positive note, striker Akor Adams and winger Chidera Ejuke have both trained and could feature in the squad, providing Almeyda with additional attacking options.

Barcelona team news

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick faces significant selection headaches ahead of this encounter. The Catalan giants will be without several key players, with Raphinha ruled out due to a hamstring injury until after the October international break. The Brazilian winger’s absence is a major blow given his impressive form this season. Lamine Yamal is also out of this fixture and the estimated timeline for his return is two to three weeks.

Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen remains sidelined following back surgery, while his replacement Joan García is also unavailable due to knee surgery that will keep him out until early November. This means Wojciech Szczęsny will continue between the posts for the visitors.

Midfield maestro Gavi continues his long-term recovery from knee surgery and won’t return until early 2026, while Fermín López is expected to miss several more weeks with a hip injury. The good news for Flick is that Alejandro Balde has returned to full training following his hamstring problem and could feature in the squad as he played a part in the last game against PSG.

Eric García faces an uncertain future after struggling for game time under Flick, with the club reportedly looking to offload the defender.

Form

Sevilla: WDWLW

Their most recent outing saw them secure a valuable 1-0 away victory at Rayo Vallecano, with substitute striker Akor Adams scoring the decisive goal late in the game.

Currently sitting ninth in the table with 10 points from seven matches, Sevilla has shown signs of improvement under Almeyda but remains inconsistent. The home side has struggled at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán this season, failing to win any of their first three home league matches under their new manager.

Defensively, Sevilla have been vulnerable despite conceding only twice in all of their home league games this season. Their underlying numbers suggest they have been overperforming based on expected goals, which could be a concern against Barcelona’s potent attack.

Barcelona: WWWWL

Hansi Flick’s side heads into this fixture following their first defeat of the season, a disappointing 2-1 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday. Despite taking an early lead through Ferran Torres, Barcelona were outplayed in the second half as PSG mounted a comeback with goals from Senny Mayulu and Goncalo Ramos.

Before the PSG setback, Barcelona had been in outstanding form, winning seven consecutive matches across all competitions. They currently sit top of La Liga with 19 points from seven games, having scored 21 goals while conceding just five. The Blaugrana are unbeaten in their last 15 away league games, their best such run since October 2022.

Their recent 2-1 comeback victory over Real Sociedad showcased their resilience, with the team fighting back from a goal down to secure all three points. Flick will be hoping his side can bounce back quickly from their European disappointment.

Predicted lineups

Sevilla: Vlachodimos; Carmona, Marcão, Kike Salas, Azpilicueta, Suazo; Mendy, Agoumé; Vargas, Lukébakio, Romero, Sanchez.

Barcelona: Szczęsny; Koundé, Araujo, Balde, Martin; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Dani Olmo, Rashford; Lewandowski.

How to watch Sevilla vs Barcelona?

UK fans can watch the game live on Premier Sports 2.

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