The Nervión side faces another match with the character of a final, a situation that has been repeated on several occasions this season. This game against the Valencian team is of vital importance, as a victory would allow Sevilla FC to establish an eight-point lead over a direct rival, significantly moving them away from the bottom of the table.
According to the coach's statements, a victory would represent a "brutal step" towards the goal of permanence. After the recent triumph against Atlético de Madrid, the Sevillian team has the opportunity to secure another away victory against a direct competitor, which would be a giant leap forward. Even a draw could be considered positive, as it would maintain the current distances.
“"A victory would mean taking a “brutal step."
However, a defeat would have serious consequences, similar to the one suffered against Oviedo, or even worse. It would leave Levante just two points behind Sevilla FC and with the head-to-head advantage, following Levante's convincing victory at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán in the first leg.
This match also represents the first significant test for Sevilla FC's current coach. Although the match against Oviedo was conditioned by an expulsion and the one against Atlético de Madrid was played with many academy players and an eye on other competitions, this duel against Levante will be a clear test of his management. The coach knows the Ciutat de València well, a stadium that was his home for three seasons and where he achieved Levante's promotion to La Liga.
Few changes are expected in the starting eleven, as the coach aims to maintain the core team, although some adjustments might occur given another match in less than 72 hours. Possible additions include the return of a key player after suspension and the inclusion of other footballers in the right-back position or midfield. Meanwhile, Levante arrives in good form, having lost only one of their last six matches and securing points in their last four home games, with three victories. Several of their players pose a significant threat, including a forward with seven goals in the last six duels and two former Sevilla FC players.
