Barcelona will look to continue their winning streak and goalscoring form before the international break starts as they travel away from home to face Sevilla on Saturday in their next La Liga match.
Sevilla vs Barcelona – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 19th September.
- Kick-off: 8pm BST.
- Venue: Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Sevilla.
Sevilla team news
Sevilla will have to navigate this challenge without winger Rubén Vargas, who remains sidelined with a significant knee injury.
Joining him on the injury list is defender Arouna Sangante, who is ruled out due to an ankle issue, while forward Lucas Stassin remains a minor doubt.
Despite these absences, Sevilla boast a settled core. Shot-stopper Odysseas Vlachodimos will guard the net, shielded by Kike Salas in central defence.
Plaza is expected to maintain tactical continuity in their 4-2-3-1 shape, relying heavily on the work rate of Isaac Romero to disrupt Barcelona’s rhythm.
Barcelona team news
The Catalan giants face a critical forced adjustment between the posts. Starting goalkeeper Joan García is unavailable after picking up a knee injury mid-week, clearing the way for veteran shot-stopper Wojciech Szczęsny to make a vital start.
Barcelona’s medical room also continues to house long-term absentees Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji, who are both recovering from severe knee injuries.
On a positive note, Flick is poised to reintroduce key personnel into the starting lineup. Crucial defensive anchor Pau Cubarsí, alongside midfielders Fermín López and Xavi Espart, are all expected to return to the XI after resting mid-week.
They will support an electric frontline led by Raphinha, who enters the match full of confidence following a brilliant midweek hat-trick.
Form
Sevilla
Sevilla has enjoyed a remarkably steady, calculated resurgence under manager Luis García Plaza, climbing to fifth place with 13 points. The Andalusian side has found success by playing narrow, highly disciplined football and grinding out tight victories. They enter this marquee clash on the back of consecutive clean sheets, securing a gritty 1–0 away win over Deportivo La Coruña midweek and an identical 1–0 home triumph against Valencia just days prior.
Barcelona
Barcelona is enjoying a flawless, record-breaking start to the domestic season under Hansi Flick. The league leaders sit comfortably atop the La Liga table with a perfect 18 points from six matches, showcasing a frighteningly clinical attack. Their breathtaking momentum was further highlighted by a spectacular 7–2 midweek demolition of Racing Santander, powered by a Raphinha hat-trick. This followed a high-scoring 4–2 away victory over Levante and a dominant 5–1 European triumph against Feyenoord.
Predicted lineups
Sevilla: Vlachodimos; I Sanchez, Castrin, Salas, Suazo; Agoume, Fofana; Sierra, Guridi, Correia; I Romero
Barcelona: Szczesny; E Garcia, Cubarsi, Martin, Espart; F Lopez, Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Raphinha, Gordon
How to watch Sevilla vs Barcelona?
In the United Kingdom, you can watch the match exclusively live on Disney+.
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