SEVILLA NEWS

Getafe ends Madrid's unbeaten streak; virus-hit Barça wins

Getafe has ended Real Madrid’s 15-game unbeaten streak in all competitions after defeating the Spanish league leaders 1-0 in the capital derby

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benzema brace as Madrid beats Bilbao 2-1 in virus-hit game

Karim Benzema has struck two quick goals to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 win at Athletic Bilbao in a Spanish league game missing several players because of coronavirus infections

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bono - Concedes goal against Barcelona Bono made six saves but conceded a goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Barcelona.

Impact Bono was beaten by a Ronald Araujo header on Tuesday, but he did well to keep his opponents out of his net once his side went down to 10 men. He finishes the calendar year with eight clean sheets in 16 La Liga games this season, plus two more in the Champions League. He will face 19th-placed Cadiz, which have scored just 15 goals in 18 matches, when play resumes on Jan. 3.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Rakitic - Records assist against Barcelona Rakitic assisted a goal and made a block and an interception in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Barcelona.

Impact Rakitic set up Alejandro Gomez with a well-worked corner kick against his former side on Tuesday, and he ends the calendar year with two goals and two assists in La Liga this season. Next up will be a clash against 19th-placed Cadiz on Jan. 3.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Papu Gomez - Scores goal against Barcelona Gomez scored a goal and created a chance in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Barcelona. He also made two clearances and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Gomez scored his first goal since September on Tuesday, slotting home from a well-worked corner kick. He will get a few weeks of rest before La Liga resumes after the winter break against 19th-placed Cadiz on Jan. 3.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

10-man Sevilla held 1-1 by Barcelona, Kounde sent off

Sevilla has drawn 1-1 at home with Barcelona in a match the hosts finished with 10 men after defender Jules Kounde was sent off with a direct red card for throwing the ball into an...

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jules Kounde - Sent off against Barcelona Kounde received a straight red card in the 64th minute of Tuesday's draw against Barcelona after throwing the ball at Jordi Alba. He made a clearance and an interception in the mat...

Impact Kounde lost his temper Tuesday and he will now be suspended for the clash against Cadiz on Jan. 3 and possibly for longer if the league deems it fit. Sevilla will hope that either Jesus Navas (thigh) or Gonzalo Montiel (undisclosed) will be fit enough to return at right back by then, meanwhile Karim Rekik would likely slot back into central defense for the game.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Ocampos - In starting XI Ocampos (undisclosed) will start versus Barcelona on Tuesday.

Impact Ocampos is red hot right now with five goals on 21 shots (seven on target) and two assists in his last nine appearances. The forward should continue to serve as the focal point of the Sevilla attack and provide top-end fantasy value the rest of the way.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Acuna - Unavailable against Barcelona Acuna (undisclosed) is not in Sevilla's match day squad for Tuesday's clash against Barcelona.

Impact Acuna came off the bench against Atletico Madrid at the weekend for his first appearance since the beginning of the month after recovering from a hamstring injury, but he has not been called up for Tuesday's game due to undisclosed reasons. It is unclear as of yet whether he re-injured his hamstring or whether this is something else, but it looks like Ludwig Augustinsson will continue at left back once again for this game.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Montiel - Out against Barcelona Montiel (undisclosed) is not in Sevilla's match day squad for Tuesday's clash against Barcelona.

Impact Montiel was subbed out of Saturday's win against Atletico in the first half with an undisclosed injury, and he will miss his side's final game of 2021 Tuesday as well. Karim Rekik will likely slot into the backline in his absence, while Jules Kounde slides over to right back.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Ocampos - Available against Barcelona Ocampos (undisclosed) is in Sevilla's match day squad for Tuesday's clash against Barcelona.

Impact Ocampos was an injury worry heading into Tuesday's game, but he's fit enough to make the team, and he might be able to play from the start.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Arsenal hosts Sunderland in cup; Barca at Sevilla

Arsenal hosts third-tier side Sunderland in the League Cup while enjoying a resurgence in form in the Premier League that has lifted Mikel Arteta’s side to fourth

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lucas Ocampos - Faces fitness test for Barcelona game Ocampos (undisclosed) has suffered a knock and is undergoing fitness tests ahead of Tuesday's clash against Barcelona, Sevilla manager Julen Lopetegui announced Monday.

Impact Ocampos is questionable for Tuesday's game after suffering an undisclosed knock. With Suso (ankle) out, Oscar Rodriguez or Munir El Haddadi could fill in for him on right wing if necessary.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef En-Nesyri - Could play against Barcelona En-Nesyri (hamstring) has been medically cleared to play ahead of Tuesday's clash against Barcelona, Sevilla manager Julen Lopetegui confirmed Monday.

Impact En-Nesyri has featured just twice since September for Sevilla since suffering a hamstring injury in late September -- the two appearances, both off the bench, came in late October and early November right before he re-injured the hamstring -- but he might be able to return to the pitch on Tuesday. He likely isn't quite ready to start yet, but he could see some playing time off the bench.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Virus-hit Madrid held by Cádiz; record hat trick for Molina

Coronavirus-hit Real Madrid has been held 0-0 at home by Cádiz in the Spanish league to end its 10-game winning streak across all competitions

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sevilla beats Atlético to close on leaders; Gavi leads Barça BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lucas Ocampos’ late goal helped Sevilla beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 and keep the pressure on Spanish league leader Real...

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Sevilla beats Atlético to close on leaders; Gavi leads Barça

Lucas Ocampos’ late goal has helped Sevilla beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 and move to within five points of Spanish league leader Real Madrid

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bono - Concedes goal against Atletico Bono made two saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Bono was beaten by a header from Felipe on Saturday, but his side hung on to win via a late Lucas Ocampos strike and earned a crucial result against a rival for the Champions League spots. On Tuesday he will face Barcelona, which have scored 28 goals in 17 La Liga matches this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jules Kounde - Records assist in win Kounde assisted a goal and won one of two tackles in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Atletico Madrid. He also made four clearances and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Kounde was forced out to right back after half an hour Saturday following an injury to Gonzalo Montiel, but he set up Lucas Ocampos' winning goal against Atletico in the 88th minute. On Tuesday he will face Barcelona, but it is unclear at which position Kounde will play amidst all of his side's injuries along the back line.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Karim Rekik - Records assist in win Rekik assisted a goal and made a block in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Atletico Madrid. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Rekik set up Ivan Rakitic's opener on Saturday, playing as a makeshift left back while Marcos Acuna (hamstring) was only fit enough to start on the bench against Atletico. Acuna may be able to start against Barcelona on Tuesday, but Rekik might be needed again at center back if Jules Kounde is forced out to right back following Gonzalo Montiel's new injury.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Rakitic - Scores goal against Atletico Rakitic scored a goal and created two chances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Atletico Madrid. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Rakitic opened the scoring Saturday with a beautiful strike from distance, sending his team on its way to a crucial victory. He was back in the lineup after missing last weekend's win over Bilbao, and he should remain in midfield for Tuesday's clash against his former club Barcelona, which are seventh in La Liga through 17 matches.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Ocampos - Scores goal against Atletico Ocampos scored a goal and won one of three tackles in Saturday's 2-1 victorya against Atletico Madrid. He also made a clearance and and interception in the match.

Impact Ocampos scored the winner in the 88th minute on Saturday as his side won a crucial game against a direct rival for the Champions League places. He will hope to have a similar impact Tuesday against Barcelona, which have conceded 21 goals in 17 matches this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Montiel - Comes off injured against Atletico Montiel was subbed out of Saturday's victory against Atletico Madrid in the 29th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He made a clearance, an interception and created a chanc...

Impact It is unclear as of yet whether Montiel will be forced to miss additional game time due to his potential injury. He was replaced by Nemanja Gudelj on Saturday, who slotted into central defense as Jules Kounde was pushed to right back in the continued absence of usual starter Jesus Navas (thigh).

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE