SEVILLA NEWS

Atlético out of Copa, Sevilla held in Spanish league race

Atlético Madrid has been eliminated 2-0 by Real Sociedad in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joan Jordan - On bench Wednesday Jordan (head) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Valencia.

Impact It's a positive sign for Jordan, who needed to go to the hospital earlier in the week with what is now known not to be a concussion. Assuming all is well, he could make an appearance Wednesday and then return to the XI for Saturday's game against Celta Vigo.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Ronaldo eyes return for United; Atlético in action

Cristiano Ronaldo could return for Manchester United in the Premier League game at Brentford after missing the team’s last two games with a hip injury

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Betis routs Alavés to stay in 3rd place in Spain

Real Betis has strengthened its hold on third place in the Spanish league with a comfortable 4-0 win over relegation-threatened Alavés

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marko Dmitrovic - Misses cup match Dmitrovic was not in Sevilla's squad for Sunday's Copa del Rey defeat against Betis for an undisclosed reason.

Impact Dmitrovic is the No. 1 goalkeeper for Sevilla while Bono is away at the African Cup of Nations, but it's unclear what his status is ahead of Wednesday's La Liga clash against Valencia. If he can't play, then 21-year-old Alfonso Pastor is the next man up.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Lukaku's goals struggle as Chelsea plays Brighton

Chelsea plays away at Brighton with club-record signing Romelu Lukaku struggling for fluency in front of goal

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ancelotti's Real Madrid showing its dominance in Spain

The Spanish Super Cup crown has reinforced Real Madrid’s status as the hottest side in Spain

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspended game in Spain to resume without injured player The Copa del Rey match suspended after an object was thrown from the stands will resume Sunday behind closed doors and without the Sevilla p...

JANUARY 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Real Madrid tops Athletic 2-0 to win Spanish Super Cup

There won’t be a second consecutive season without a title for Real Madrid as it secured the Spanish Super Cup title with a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in Saudi Arabia

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspended game in Spain resumes without injured player

The Copa del Rey match suspended after an object was thrown from the stands resumed behind closed doors and without the Sevilla player hit in the head in what the club called an “a...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joan Jordan - Taken to hospital with head injury Jordan was taken to the hospital to undergo concussion tests after he was hit in the head by a projectile from the stands while playing against Real Betis in the Copa del Rey on Sa...

Impact Jordan will be kept under home observation for a minimum of 24 hours to monitor his symptoms, so he is questionable for Wednesday's La Liga clash against Valencia depending on how his recovery progresses. Thomas Delaney or Oliver Torres would likely replace him in midfield for the game if necessary.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Betis vs Sevilla stopped after object hits Sevilla player The Copa del Rey derby match between Real Betis and Sevilla has been paused after an object hurled from the stands hit Sevilla player Joan J...

JANUARY 15, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Betis vs Sevilla suspended after object hits Sevilla player

The Copa del Rey derby match between Real Betis and Sevilla has been suspended after an object hurled from the stands hit Sevilla player Joan Jordán in the head

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Karim Rekik - Starts in cup match Rekik (undisclosed) was in Sevilla's starting lineup for Saturday's Copa del Rey match that was suspended during the first half.

Impact Rekik missed last weekend's victory against Getafe with an undisclosed injury, but he started at left back on Saturday and should be available once again in Wednesday's La Liga clash against Valencia.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jules Kounde - Starts in Copa del Rey Kounde (back) was in Sevilla's starting lineup for Saturday's Copa del Rey match against Betis that was suspended during the first half.

Impact Kounde exited last weekend's victory against Getafe at halftime with a back injury, but he was fit enough to play Saturday and should be back in the starting lineup against Valencia in La Liga on Wednesday.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City hosts Chelsea, Juventus welcomes Udinese

The first English Premier League match of the day is the biggest: Leader Manchester City hosts second-placed Chelsea

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jesus Corona - Transfers to Sevilla Corona has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Sevilla after transferring from FC Porto, the club announced Friday.

Impact Corona racked up 31 goals and 69 assists in all competitions during his six-and-a-half seasons with Porto, but the 29-year-old is now moving to Spain with Sevilla, who need a right back as Jesus Navas and Gonzalo Montiel have both been struggling with injuries. Even when Navas returns, Corona can play all along the right side and could be an option further up in rotation with Lucas Ocampos and Suso as well.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young Williams leads Athletic to another Super Cup final

Athletic Bilbao has scored two late goals to earn a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Atlético Madrid in Saudi Arabia to reach its second straight Spanish Super Cup final

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diego Carlos: Newcasle pushing to sign defender and are awaiting response from Sevilla after submitting bid Newcastle are continuing to push to sign Diego Carlos and are awaiting a response from Sevilla after submitting a bid for the defender.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • SKY.COM

Depleted Sevilla edges Getafe to stay close to leader Madrid

Sevilla is not slowing down in its fight to win the Spanish league for the first time in nearly 80 years

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diego Carlos - Keeps clean sheet in win Carlos made two blocks, three clearances and an interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Getafe. He also took a shot and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Carlos defended well as his side defeated Getafe and remain in striking distance of La Liga leaders Real Madrid with a game in-hand. Next up on Jan. 19 is 10th-placed Valencia, which have scored 32 goals in 20 matches this season.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Rakitic - Creates three chances in win Rakitic subbed into Sunday's match against Getafe in the 58th minute and he created three chances in the 1-0 victory.

Impact Rakitic injected some energy into Sevilla's attack when he subbed in for the final half hour of Sunday's game, but his side still downed Getafe even though Rakitic couldn't inspire a goal himself. He has a goal and two assists in his last three La Liga starts, and he will be looking for more versus Valencia, which have conceded 32 times in 20 matches this season.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Acuna - Wins three tackles in win Acuna made a clearance and an interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Getafe. He also won three of four tackles in the match.

Impact Acuna defended well as his side squeaked out a win against Getafe on Sunday. He has missed much of the last month with various injuries, but he looks fit at the moment and should be ready to face Valencia -- which have scored 32 goals in 20 matches this season -- on Jan. 19.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE