Sevilla vs. Mallorca: A Crucial Match for Survival in LaLiga EA Sports

Sevilla and Mallorca will conclude the 22nd round of LaLiga EA Sports in a crucial matchup for relegation survival. The Nervionenses are looking to maintain their positive momentum following a draw against Elche at the Martínez Valero and a victory at home against Athletic Bilbao. In their earlier encounter this season, Sevilla suffered a 1-3 defeat, which was compounded by an injury to César Azpilicueta.

Coach Matías Almeyda is set to face the challenge of playing on a Monday once again, a day that has not favored Sevilla this season; they have only secured 1 point from 12 available on Mondays. Among the teams that frequently play on this day, Espanyol and Getafe lead with eight matches scheduled away from weekends in the first 23 rounds, while Elche and Sevilla have seven each. Sevilla has become accustomed to Monday games, having played five, compared to four for Espanyol and three for Rayo Vallecano and Betis.

The season opener at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán occurred on Monday, August 25, when Sevilla faced a 1-2 defeat to Getafe, marking Matías Almeyda’s first home match in an official capacity. The team also lost prior to the season’s first derby against Espanyol, which resulted in injuries to Rubén Vargas and Adnan Januzaj.

In the closing match of the first half of the season in 2026, Sevilla lost crucial points in the final moments against Celta due to a penalty awarded in the 87th minute, committed by Oso. The only time this season that Sevilla managed to earn points on a Monday was on January 19 at Martínez Valero, where they salvaged a draw with a brace from Akor Adams.