FC Barcelona vs Sevilla – Match Details
When:
Sunday, October 20, 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT
Where:
Estadio Olímpico Lluis Companys, Barcelona
Where to Watch (USA):
ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
Match Preview:
FC Barcelona heads into this match in top form, having won eight of their first nine La Liga games this season. The Blaugrana sit atop the La Liga standings with 24 points, three ahead of their eternal rivals, Real Madrid. Under Hansi Flick, Barcelona has been the league’s top-scoring team, netting an impressive 28 goals so far.
After a surprising 4-2 defeat to Osasuna at the end of September, Barcelona bounced back strongly, defeating Young Boys Bern 5-0 in the UEFA Champions League and securing a 3-0 win against Alavés before the international break.
The Catalans have a strong recent record against Sevilla, having won their last five encounters. Barcelona hasn’t lost to Sevilla since 2015.
This fixture kicks off a significant week for Barcelona, who face Bayern Munich in midweek in the Champions League before traveling to Madrid for El Clásico against Real Madrid next weekend.
Sevilla, meanwhile, sit 12th in the table with 12 points, recording three wins, three draws, and three losses so far this season. They come into this match on the back of a 1-0 victory in the Seville Derby against Real Betis and are aiming to extend their unbeaten run to four matches.
Sevilla Predicted Lineup vs FC Barcelona
Sevilla will likely field a lineup similar to the one that earned a derby victory against Real Betis. Striker Isaac Romero is expected to lead the attack, with playmaker Peque Fernandez supporting him. Top scorer Dodi Lukebakio, with three La Liga goals, will be key on the wings.
Tanguy Nianzou is suspended after receiving a red card in the derby, likely paving the way for Kike Salas to start. Midfielders Saul Niguez and Djibril Sow will miss the game due to injuries.
Sevilla Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
GK: Orjan Nyland
DEF: José Angel Carmona, Loïc Badé, Kike Salas, Adria Pedrosa
MID: Lucien Agoume, Milan Gudelj
ATT: Dodi Lukebakio, Peque Fernandez, Chidera Ejuke
FW: Isaac Romero
FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs Sevilla
Barcelona continues to manage several key injuries, with Lamine Yamal being the latest casualty due to a hamstring injury picked up during Spain’s international duty. While the injury isn’t severe, Barca may opt to rest the young star with crucial fixtures on the horizon.
On the positive side, Gavi, Fermin Lopez, and Dani Olmo have returned to fitness and should be available for Flick’s squad. Wojciech Szczesny may be fit for the match, though Iñaki Peña could keep his place in goal as Szczesny continues to adapt to his new surroundings.
Ferran Torres, Marc-André ter Stegen, Marc Bernal, Andreas Christensen, and Ronald Araujo remain unavailable due to injuries.
FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
GK: Iñaki Peña
DEF: Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Alejandro Balde
MID: Marc Casado, Eric Garcia
ATT: Pedri, Pablo Torre, Raphinha
FW: Robert Lewandowski
