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2023/24 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 9
Sevilla FC v Rayo Vallecano
Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
Sevilla, Spain
Satuday, 7 October 2023
Kick-off is at 21h00
Sevilla FC will lock horns with Rayo Vallecano in a
Spanish La Liga encounter at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on 7 October.
Current Form
Sevillistas were narrowly beaten 1-0 by FC Barcelona at home on 29 September as their three-match unbeaten run in the league came to an end.
However, Sevilla undefeated in their last two matches at home having recorded two consecutive wins at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.
On the other hand, Vallecano were held to a 2-2 draw by Real Madrid at home on 30 September as they extended their unbeaten run to four matches in La Liga.
The Vallecans are also undefeated in their last three away matches having registered two successive draws and one victory as the visitors.
Team News
Sevilla players Youssef En-Nesyri, Olivier Torres, Tanguy Nianzou and Marcão are currently injured, but the club has no injury concerns.
Meanwhile, Vallecano star Khalid Mumin is suspended while Randy Nteka is the only Vallecans player who is currently injured.
Quotes
"We have players who can compete in all competitions," Sevilla manager Jose Luis Mendilibar said after his side's clash with Barcelona.
"And we have a squad to spread out the minutes, which I believe will help us throughout the season. [Dodi] Lukebakio gives us something different from what we had.
"Depth, directness into the box ... he's doing well, getting involved and taking shots, which is important, and the team needs goals from players who can arrive from the back."
Head-to-Head
Sevilla and Vallecano drew 1-1 in their last meeting in La Liga with the game taking place at the Estadio de Vallecas on 19 February 2023.
The Vallecans are unbeaten in their last three matches in the league against the Sevillistas - winning one and drawing twice.
La Liga matchday nine fixtures
Friday, 6 October
21:00 - Athletic Bilbao v UD Almeria
Saturday, 7 October
14:00 - Cadiz CF v Girona FC
16:15 - Real Madrid v CA Osasuna
18:30 - Real Mallorca v Valencia CF
21:00 - Sevilla CF v Rayo Vallecano
Sunday, 8 October
14:00 - Villarreal CF v Las Palmas
16:15 - Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad
18:30 - Celta Vigo v Getafe CF
18:30 - Deportivo Alaves v Real Betis
21:00 - Granada CF v FC Barcelona
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