Sevilla vs Espanyol Match Preview: La Liga Showdown

Sevilla host Espanyol at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on 9 May 2026 in La Liga, Regular Season - 35. Sevilla sit 17th on 37 points (goal difference -14), while Espanyol are 13th with 39 points (goal difference -14).

Sevilla Availability

Sevilla have several concerns ahead of kickoff. Marcão (Wrist Injury) is sidelined, reducing options in central defense. In midfield, M. Bueno (Knee Injury) is doubtful, while I. Romero (Injury) is also doubtful in attack. All three names appear consistently on the latest availability lists, underlining an ongoing fitness issue for the Andalusian side.

Espanyol Availability

Espanyol will travel without one confirmed attacking option. J. Puado (Knee Injury) is sidelined, removing a versatile forward from the matchday squad. In addition, C. Ngonge (Knee Injury) is doubtful, leaving coach options up front uncertain until late fitness tests.

Impact Summary

With no top scorers data available, the clearest creative reference is Espanyol midfielder Edu Expósito, who has 6 assists and 1 goal and is fully available. His presence offsets some of Espanyol’s attacking losses. Sevilla’s absences are more spread across defense, midfield, and attack, potentially disrupting balance rather than pure goal output, while Espanyol’s issues are concentrated in the forward line and may limit their cutting edge.