SEVILLA NEWS

Barca held 0-0 by Galatasaray, Sevilla beats West Ham in EL

Barcelona’s newfound attacking verve vanished as the club was held to a 0-0 draw by Galatasaray in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Europa League

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sevilla vs. West Ham time, TV channel, stream, lineups, betting odds for UEFA Europa League Round of 16 ' Sporting News West Ham travels to Sevilla for the first leg of their Europa League knockout tie, as they face the six time champions.

MARCH 10, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Anthony Martial - Subs on in Europa League Martial (hamstring) subbed into Thursday's Europa League match against West Ham in the 75th minute, and he took a shot in the 1-0 win.

Impact Martial has missed Sevilla's last two La Liga games since suffering a hamstring injury in late February, but he got some minutes Thursday and could feature again versus Rayo at the weekend.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Rakitic - Late scratch in Europa League Rakitic was replaced by Munir El Haddadi in Sevilla's starting lineup for Thursday's Europa League victory against West Ham at the last minute after suffering an injury in the warm...

Impact The severity of Rakitic's injury is unclear at the moment but more details will likely emerge after the game. El-Haddadi replaced him in the XI on Thursday, but Oliver Torres is more likely to fill in for him at the weekend in midfield if necessary.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema still reigns in Madrid after spoiling Mbappé party

There was a time when Karim Benzema was jeered by Real Madrid fans for not being a player who rose to the challenge

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joan Jordan - Suspended against Rayo Jordan will miss Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Jordan picked up his fifth yellow card of the league season in last week's draw against Alaves, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's game. Thomas Delaney or Oliver Torres could replace him in midfield for the match.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Barcelona in Europa League; Chelsea in EPL action

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández won’t count on Dani Alves and Gavi Páez when the Catalan club hosts Galatasaray in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Europea League

MARCH 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Argentina hints at post-Messi era in youthful squad

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has picked his squad for the two final rounds of South American World Cup qualifying

MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona continues to move up Spanish league, beats Elche

Substitutes Ferran Torres and Memphis Depay scored second-half goals as Barcelona came from behind to beat Elche 2-1 to continue its upward move in the Spanish league

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Madrid routs Real Sociedad 4-1 before PSG decider

Luka Modric and Eduardo Camavinga strike scorching goals to lead Real Madrid from behind to beat Real Sociedad 4-1 and increase its lead of the Spanish league

MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lucas Ocampos - Takes four shots in draw Ocampos took four shots (one on goal) during 79 minutes of Friday's scoreless draw with Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Ocampos has taken seven shots in his last two starts but he and his teammates have been shut out in both games. They'll hope to change this against Rayo Vallecano, which have struggled mightily over the last month.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bono - Keeps clean sheet in draw Bono kept a clean sheet with two saves made during Friday's scoreless draw with Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Bono has conceded no more than one goal in 13 straight starts between the league and UEL. As one of the best at his position and in a top defensive unit, he remains an impressive player in a quality team. Up next is a trip to a struggling Rayo Vallecano.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef En-Nesyri - Starts in draw En-Nesyri put one shot off target in 58 minutes of Friday's scoreless draw with Deportivo Alaves.

Impact En-Nesyri has started each of the last two matches but still seems to be searching for something following a long injury layoff he returned from at the beginning of February. He has a favorable matchup upcoming against Rayo Vallecano which could help him regain some confidence.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Gudelj - Keeps clean sheet in draw Gudelj kept a clean sheet with five clearances made and two completed blocks during Friday's scoreless draw with Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Gudelj slotted into the defense with Diego Carlos (muscular) unavailable and did well in just his fourth league start of the season. Depending on how long Carlos is out for, Gudelj could continue to get minutes in one of the best defensive sides in the competition. Up next is a trip to Rayo Vallecano.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Acuna - Active in draw Acuna created four chances from nine crosses (three accurate) during Friday's scoreless draw with Deportivo Alaves. He also was replaced by Ludwig Augustinsson due to a potential b...

Impact Acuna certainly played his part but it wasn't enough to break down a defensively strong opponent. Still, he's created eight chances in his last two league matches and should stay busy in the coming match at Rayo Vallecano if he's fit.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Corona - Creates two chances in draw Corona created two chances from two crosses (one accurate) during Friday's scoreless draw with Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Corona has started four straight matches but has yet to record an assist. He's still been active with eight chances over his last three games between the league and UEL, so it may not be much longer until his name appears on the score sheet. Up next is a trip to Rayo Vallecano, which have struggled lately.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla stumbles again on the road after 0-0 draw at Alavés

Sevilla has slipped again in its chase of Spanish league leader Real Madrid after being held to scoreless draw at struggling Alavés

MARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Sevilla visits Alavés; Inter looks for goals

Sevilla visits Alavés trying to keep the pressure on Real Madrid

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Betis hosts Atlético amid 5-team fight for Champions League

Real Betis hosts Atlético Madrid on Sunday with both involved in a five-team fight for the last two Champions League berths for next season

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gonzalo Montiel - Out Friday Montiel was not called up by Sevilla for Friday's clash against Alaves.

Impact Montiel recently recovered from a hamstring injury that kept him out for much of February, and he started in the second leg of the Europa League tie against Dinamo Zagreb last week. But he's struggling for fitness again and won't be available on Friday.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Karim Rekik - Unavailable Friday Rekik was not called up by Sevilla for Friday's clash against Alaves.

Impact Rekik has missed Sevilla's last three games with an injury he suffered in the first leg of the Europa League tie against Dinamo Zagreb on Feb. 17, and he is set to miss another one on Friday. With Diego Carlos (strain) also out, Nemanja Gudelj might have to move back into central defense for the game.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Carlos - Out with injury Carlos (strain) was not called up by Sevilla for Friday's clash against Alaves.

Impact Carlos has been struggling with a muscle injury recently, playing only one half in each of his last two appearances. It seems he hasn't been deemed fit enough to play at all on Friday, and with Karim Rekik (hamstring) also out, Nemanja Gudelj might have to move back into central defense for the game.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando - Out against Alaves Fernando was not called up by Sevilla for Friday's clash against Alaves.

Impact Fernando played the full 90 minutes in last weekend's victory over Real Betis, but he is unavailable Friday with an undisclosed injury. Thomas Delaney or Nemanja Gudelj are most likely to fill in for him in defensive midfield for the game.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Papu Gomez - Unavailable against Alaves Gomez (strain) was not called up by Sevilla for Friday's clash against Alaves.

Impact Gomez suffered a muscle injury in last weekend's victory over Real Betis, and he could be out for some time. In his absence and with Anthony Martial (hamstring) still out, Lucas Ocampos could slide over the the left wing now that he's back from suspension.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE