The Seville team is going through a delicate period, having accumulated three consecutive defeats in a month that has worsened their league standing. With only eight matchdays remaining, the team is under intense pressure, especially with the possibility of falling into relegation spots depending on other results.
Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid arrives in Nervión with their focus divided by other important commitments, such as the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals against Fútbol Club Barcelona and the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad. Coach Diego Simeone is expected to field a rotated squad, although their
B-team is superior on paper to what Sevilla can offer
Sevilla FC will face the match with significant absences. Tanguy Nianzou and José Ángel Carmona will be out due to suspension, while César Azpilicueta will not be able to participate due to injury. The Navarrese player has not trained with the group during the week, confirming his exclusion from Luis García Plaza's squad.
The probable lineup for Sevilla FC, maintaining the 1-4-2-3-1 formation, would include Odysseas Vlachodimos in goal; a defense composed of Juanlu Sánchez, Nemanja Gudelj, Kike Salas, and Gabriel Suazo. In midfield, Lucien Agoumé is expected to return, joined by Batista Mendy and Djibril Sow. The attacking line would consist of Rubén Vargas, Chidera Ejuke, and Akor Adams.
