SEVILLA NEWS

Ivan Rakitic - Logs assist versus Villarreal Rakitic provided an assist, had one off-target shot, created three chances, sent in six crosses (two accurate) and made three interceptions during Sunday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Rakitic was deployed in a more defensive-minded role here but was still very active on the build-up of plays. But the biggest contribution from the veteran midfielder would come just during second half's stoppage time, when his corner-kick cross was headed home by Youssef En-Nesyri for the goal that sealed Sevilla's 2-1 win. After a slow start of campaign, Rakitic is back to his top form and he'll certainly be key piece on the squad during the final stretch of the season, with his side once again competing for European glory.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef En-Nesyri - Subs in, bags winner versus Villarreal En-Nesyri scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Sunday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact En-Nesyri received some rest here and subbed in just in the 58th minute to replace Rafa Mir. It looked like the substitution didn't have the desired effect but deep into stoppage time everything change. After a perfect corner-kick cross from Ivan Rakitic, the striker rose higher than all defenders to head the ball home and score the game-winner for Sevilla. After a slow start of campaign, En-Nesyri finally figured things out and, over the last four league appearances, found the back of the net three times. He'll probably returning to the starting XI for Thursday's visit to Athletic Bilbao.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suso - Logs assists versus Villarreal Suso made an assist, had one shot on goal, created three chances and sent in five crosses during Sunday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Suso displayed all his creativity while he was on the pitch, assisting Rafa Mir for the opening goal of the match in the 34th minute and creating many other opportunities, especially from the right flank. The playmaker started the last three league matches and appeared on the scoresheet in each one, with one goal and two assists. He'll hope this is enough to convince his coach to keep him in the lineup for Thursday's visit to Athletic Bilbao.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rafa Mir - Scores opener versus Villarreal Mir scored a goal off five shots (two on target) during Sunday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Mir made a rare start, with first-choice striker Youssef En-Nesyri coming off the bench this time, and made most of the opportunity as he opened the scoring for Sevilla with a powerful one-timed shot that went between the near post and the goalkeeper in the 34th minute. This was the first league goal since Jan. 8 for Mir and he'll hope this helps him to get more consistent playing time during the final stretch of the campaign.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Acuna - Available for selection Acuna is available for selection after serving a two-match ban due to a straight red card.

Impact Acuna was shown the straight red card during a two-all draw with Celta Vigo. The suspension let him rest up for a pair of mid-week Europa League clashes with Manchester United, clashes that saw him stay fit as well. Acuna will be straight back in the starting XI on the left side of the defense for a Thursday trip to Athletic Club.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joan Jordan - Still out vs. Villarreal Jordan (ankle) is not in Sevilla's match day squad to face Villarreal on Sunday.

Impact Jordan is missing a fourth game out of five in all competitions on Sunday as he works through this ankle injury that also forced him out of Thursday's Europa League win over Man United. Ivan Rakitic is starting alongside Pape Gueye in defensive midfield against Villarreal.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcao - Out against Villarreal Marcao (thigh) is not in Sevilla's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Villarreal.

Impact Marcao suffered a thigh injury in Thursday's Europa League win over Manchester United and is not available for selection in Sunday's La Liga match, with Tanguy Nianzou replacing him in the XI alongside Loic Bade in central defense.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Montiel - Eligible for Europa League Montiel served his UEL suspension and will be eligible for the semifinal first leg against Juventus on May 11.

Impact Montiel has started two of his four Europa League appearances for the club this season in which he recorded one shot (off target), six crosses (one accurate) and four clearances. With Montiel having not played Thursday, he could be in line to feature against Villarreal on Sunday.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Erik ten Hag slams 'unacceptable' performance Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag admits his side weren't good enough after losing 3-0 to Sevilla but he's backing them to bounce back.

APRIL 20, 2023 • SKY.COM

Sevilla tops United in Europa League, gets Juventus in semis

Six-time champion Sevilla has eliminated Manchester United from the Europa League after a 3-0 victory in the second leg of their quarterfinal

APRIL 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcao - Comes off holding thigh Marcao (thigh) was forced off with an apparent thigh injury during the first half of Thursday's clash with Manchester United.

Impact Marcao went for a long clearance and went down immediately in major pain. The fact that there was nobody near him as well as the immediate pain both raise immediate concerns for a serious muscular injury. Suso came on to replace Marcao, with Nemanja Gudelj shifting back into the back-four. Marcao was making just his second start since coming back from a fourth-month absence due to a quadriceps injury and will be a major doubt for a Sunday match against Villarreal.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Sevilla-United headlines Europa League quarters

It's the second legs of the quarterfinals in the Europa League and Europa Conference League

APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sevilla expecting 'tough game' against Man United - Mendilibar Sevilla head coach Jose Luis Mendilibar is not expecting an easy game as his side look to knock Manchester United out of the Europa League....

APRIL 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ivan Rakitic warns Man Utd duo they will 'suffer' against Sevilla Sevilla vice-captain Ivan Rakitic has warned Manchester United that they ‘don’t know what awaits them’ ahead of Thursday’s crunch Europa Lea...

APRIL 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Joan Jordan - Suffering ankle issues Jordan will not feature in Thursday's Europa League quarterfinal clash with an ankle injury.

Impact Jordan will not play Thursday with ankle issues, therefore Fernando will likely line up with Nemanja Gudelj in the defensive midfield. He has only started in four of the last nine matches, missing two games with an injury.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Man United defender Martinez says surgery 'went really well'

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez says surgery to repair a broken bone in his right foot “went really well.”

APRIL 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Telles - Available for selection Telles is available for selection after serving a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Telles is available once more, after being sidelined for a 2-0 win over Valencia. The center-back has largely fallen out of the starting XI and isn't a major contender for starting time even when fully fit and available.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pape Gueye - Eligible once more Gueye is eligible to return from a one-match ban after being sent off against Celta Vigo.

Impact Gueye picked up the ban after earning a pair of yellow cards against Celta Vigo. The midfielder is now eligible to return from the suspension for a Sunday clash with Villarreal. Gueye is also fully fit and available for a Thursday Europa League clash with Manchester United.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joan Jordan - Quiet in return Jordan recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win against Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.

Impact Jordan started in first match since suffering an Achilles injury. He should continue to start at defensive midfield alongside Fernando after taking over the role from the struggling Ivan Rakitic.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Ocampos - Busy in return Ocampos registered four tackles (three won), two interceptions and two clearances in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st minute.

Impact Ocampos started Sunday after serving a one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation. He has become a familiar face in the starting XI for Sevilla, making four starts in the lineup in the last four games played. In that span, the midfielder has totaled 15 tackles (12 won), 10 crosses (two accurate) and three clearances.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Montiel - Assists off bench Montiel assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minute.

Impact Montiel made the most of his appearances off the bench Sunday with an assist to help seal the win for the team. It is only his second assist this year, but it is also tied for his career high for a single season.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suso - Scores goal Suso scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 win against Valencia.

Impact Suso started Sunday and bagged in his first goal since Feb 19. He has not been able to keep a consistent starting role this season, making only 10 starts in 29 appearances in all competitions. In that span, the midfielder has logged in two goals and two assists with 61 crosses (13c accurate) and 27 chances created.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loic Bade - Logs in rare goal Bade scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and three tackles (two won) in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Valencia.

Impact Bade scored his first career goal to get things going for Sevilla on Sunday. His stats come from the defensive part of the field, totaling 31 clearances in the last six matches. This ups his average to 4.2 a game since joining the club from Ligue 1 side Rennes in September.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE