Sevilla vs Espanyol: La Liga Match Preview

Match context

Sevilla host Espanyol at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on 9 May 2026 in La Liga, Regular Season - 35. Sevilla come into this round 17th on 37 points, with a goal difference of -14. Espanyol sit 13th, also on a -14 goal difference but with 39 points. No cup format applies, so there is no 1/8 final designation here.

Sevilla availability

Sevilla have several defensive and attacking concerns. Marcão (Wrist Injury) is sidelined, removing an experienced central defender from the squad. In midfield, Manu Bueno (Knee Injury) is doubtful, while Isaac Romero (Injury) is also doubtful in the attacking department. All three issues stem from injuries rather than suspensions, with no yellow or red card bans reported.

Espanyol availability

Espanyol are also impacted by fitness problems in attack. Javi Puado (Knee Injury) is sidelined and will not feature, a notable loss in their forward rotation. Additionally, C. Ngonge (Knee Injury) is doubtful, leaving question marks over another attacking option. Again, there are no suspension-related absences listed.

Impact summary

With league-wide top scorers data unavailable, the exact attacking output lost cannot be quantified, but both sides are missing or potentially missing key forwards. Sevilla’s depth in the final third is tested by Isaac Romero’s doubtful status, while Espanyol’s frontline is weakened by Javi Puado being sidelined and uncertainty over C. Ngonge.