With just over a month and a half remaining in the LaLiga season, teams at the bottom of the table are intensifying their calculations to secure their stay in the top flight. Sevilla Fútbol Club, which briefly found itself in relegation spots after Elche's win over Valencia, managed to reverse this situation by defeating Atlético de Madrid in a thrilling match at the fervent Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. This victory was particularly significant, as the Andalusian team had gone five consecutive matchdays without securing three points at home.
Sevilla's victory over Atlético left them, pending the results of other contenders in the fight for permanence, with a 24.61% chance of being relegated at the end of the season.
According to renowned mathematician Fran Martínez, known on Twitter as @LaLigaEnDirecto, Sevilla FC's probability of relegation now stands at 24.61%. This figure represents a notable change from previous projections and is calculated based on current points and the remaining schedule. In contrast, teams like Real Oviedo and Levante UD face over 90% probabilities of relegation, underscoring the importance of Sevilla's triumph.
The remaining schedule for Sevilla Fútbol Club in this final phase of the competition will not be easy, as they will face rivals also fighting for their own objectives. The visit from Atlético de Madrid, though challenging, was influenced by the Madrid team's European and cup commitments. The next key challenge for Luis García Plaza's squad will be an away match against Levante UD at the Ciutat de Valencia, a game that could be decisive in the battle for permanence.
Subsequently, Sevilla will visit Osasuna at El Sadar and then host Real Sociedad and RCD Espanyol consecutively at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. The final three league matches will also be tough, with trips to the Estadio de La Cerámica to face Villarreal CF, a home game against Real Madrid, and the season closer at Balaídos against Celta de Vigo. This last encounter could be crucial for both teams if they have not secured their objectives before the final matchday of the domestic championship.
