Sevilla vs Espanyol Match Preview: La Liga Showdown

Match Context

Sevilla host Espanyol at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on 2026-05-09 in La Liga, Regular Season - 35. Sevilla enter the round in 17th place on 37 points, with a goal difference of -14. Espanyol sit 13th, also on a -14 goal difference but with 39 points.

Sevilla Availability

Sevilla have several concerns. 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 repeatedly in the pre-match lists and remain key question marks for the home side’s matchday squad composition.

Espanyol Availability

Espanyol are also affected in the final third. J. Puado (Knee Injury) is sidelined, removing a versatile attacking option. C. Ngonge (Knee Injury) is doubtful, leaving coach selection up front dependent on late fitness tests.

Impact Summary

Without detailed goal-scoring statistics, the clearest creative reference is Edu Expósito, who has 6 assists from midfield for Espanyol and is available. His presence should help mitigate the loss of J. Puado and the uncertainty over C. Ngonge. Sevilla’s absences are concentrated in defense and midfield depth, potentially impacting their stability as they try to improve on 41 goals scored and 55 conceded, while Espanyol look to build on their 37 goals for and manage 51 against.