Sevilla Faces Alavés in Crucial Match for Survival

omidbasir- This afternoon, Sevilla will host Alavés at the Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium at 18:30. Both teams find themselves in a precarious situation, tied on points with 25, and only three points away from the relegation zone, which is currently occupied by Rayo Vallecano. Following a hard-fought draw against Girona, Almeyda’s side is in desperate need of a victory to create some breathing room. The babazorros, having recently defeated Sevilla in the Copa del Rey, are seeking redemption after their loss to Getafe.

Players from the Sevilla squad have taken to social media, urging fans to wear red in support for this critical match in their fight for survival. “Red is our color,” famously remarked Bilardo. Almeyda has hinted at a potential tactical shift to address the alarming number of goals conceded. “I’m considering all options,” the Argentine coach admitted yesterday, while maintaining the same squad selection, except for the injured Oso.

Coudet’s team is eager to regain the form they displayed prior to last Sunday’s setback, which necessitates earning points at the Sánchez-Pizjuán. The coach will be missing Jonny Otto due to suspension, with Víctor Parada stepping in at left-back. Protesoni has not recovered in time, and Mariano has yet to receive a reprieve from the coach, while new signings Diabaté and Ville Koski are still unfit to play.

A key matchup to watch will be Akor Adams against Boyé. The Nigerian forward scored three goals upon his return from the Africa Cup of Nations but has struggled to find the net in his last two outings, often falling victim to offside traps. Conversely, the Argentine showed promise in his recent performance against Getafe, despite not scoring, and remains a trusted striker for Coudet.