Sevilla's situation is critical, just two points above the relegation zone, making the match against Atlético de Madrid a crucial opportunity to gain points. The Nervion team has no room for error, especially after their defeat against bottom-placed Oviedo, a game significantly impacted by Nianzou's red card.

This match marks the debut of Luis García Plaza on the Sevillista bench, where he is expected to try and implement his playing style. However, beyond tactical proposals, the priority is clear: achieve results and points to avoid the abyss of relegation. The atmosphere at the Sánchez-Pizjuán is anticipated to be tense, with fan discontent directed at the board, a situation that could worsen if Elche wins their earlier match, placing Sevilla in the relegation spots.

Atlético de Madrid, meanwhile, arrives in Seville with a divided focus. With the Champions League semi-final on Tuesday and the Copa del Rey final on Saturday, coach Diego Simeone will give opportunities to less regular players and several academy prospects. This presents a golden opportunity for Sevilla to 'fish' for points against an opponent that will not be at 100% concentration.

For Sevilla, significant changes are expected in defense due to the suspensions of Nianzou and Carmona, compounded by injuries to Azpilicueta and Marcao. Juanlu will start at right-back, and with Agoumé's return, Gudelj could move back to central defense alongside Kike Salas. In midfield, Agoumé and Batista Mendy are expected to start, with Sow playing further forward. In attack, Rubén Vargas will occupy the left wing, while Ejuke and Isaac compete for the right, with Akor Adams leading the line.

Atlético de Madrid will also have important absences. In addition to Simeone's suspension, which means he will watch the match from the stands, Koke and Nico González will also be unavailable for the same reason. These absences are joined by Johnny Cardoso, Pablo Barrios, and José María Giménez, forcing Simeone to reconfigure his starting lineup.