Barcelona are playing on the road and have been in great form lately, and they are eager to maintain their lead in the league with this win. Sevilla, on the other hand, will be looking to give their opponents trouble at home to earn three valuable points. Based on the strength and form of the two teams, Barcelona is expected to win this match with their strong offense and defense, but Sevilla may also create certain threats through their home field advantage.
Core players:
Seville:
Lucas Ocampos
- The heart of Sevilla's attack, his speed and ability to break through will be a test for Barcelona's defense.
Ivan Rakitic
- A big midfielder whose organization and passing ability is the main engine of Sevilla's attack.
Barcelona:
Robert Lewandowski
- Barcelona's top scorer, his ability to score goals and his nose for goal make him a huge threat to opposing defenses.
Frankie de Jongh
- At the heart of the midfield, his ability to organize, pass and defend is very important for Barcelona to control the pace of the game.
Injury situation:
Seville:
Sergei Gomez
- will miss the game due to a hamstring injury.
Karim Rekik
- Sprained ankle, questionable.
Barcelona:
Federico Pedri (1947-), Italian businessman and politician, president of Italy from 2005
- Knee injury, not expected to play.
Ansou Fathi
- Calf muscle strain, availability not yet determined.
Tactical Style:
Seville:
Sevilla usually adopts a 4-3-3 formation, emphasizing solid defense and quick counterattacks. The team focuses on creating chances through passing in the midfield and breakthroughs on the sides, while relying on the individual ability of the strikers to threaten the opponent's defense.
Barcelona:
Barcelona prefers a 4-3-3 formation that focuses on possession and high pressing. The team looks for attacking opportunities through passing in the midfield and quick advances on the wings, while relying on solid defense and quick returns to deal with opponents' attacks.
Recent team performance:
Seville:
Sevilla has been inconsistent in their last five games, with two wins, one draw and two losses. The team has picked up on the offensive side of the ball, but still needs to step up on the defensive side of the ball.
Barcelona:
Barcelona's last five matches have resulted in four wins and one draw, a very good performance. The team has shown strong firepower in the offensive end, the defensive end is also more solid, the overall state is very good.
