Zaldíbar’s coach implements his ideas in a dressing room in a matter of hours
Intensity, pressure and consistency are core elements of the tactical framework being deployed in this new Sevilla 3.0. In the capital of Andalusia there is little time to waste, and the final stretch of the season presses hard. The recent draw with Celta Vigo on the last matchday underscored a moment of deep restructuring led by the new coach. Against Vigo, a markedly different Sevilla appeared, using a set of tricks and clever transitions, though luck and misfortune were on the visitors’ side in the debut of the new leadership.
BRYAN GIL AND THE WINGS OF THE GAME
In a deliberate reshaping of Sevilla’s width, the winger from Barbate and Bryan Gil occupied the traditional bands for Vigo, stretching the play on the left and producing frequent diagonals from the right. Yet the rapid acceleration of Gueye disrupted Sevilla’s plans, forcing changes not only to the lineup but also to the system itself as the match evolved.
The target in the center was clear: a dominant presence from En-Nesyri and the precise, explosive movements that can turn into decisive moments. The late bid to claim three points seemed within reach, yet Sevilla, playing with numerical disadvantage, faced a race against time. Seconds became centimeters, and the tension inside Sánchez-Pizjuán grew with every passing minute until Miguel Rodríguez and Gonçalo Paciencia struck in the closing moments to force a 2-2 result. The finish left a club and its supporters on edge about what the outcome meant for the broader campaign.
DEBATE ABOUT CONDUCT AND FUTURE PLANS
The appointment of Mendilibar sparked a wave of debate within an organization fighting on multiple fronts, from sporting decisions to management dynamics. The controversy has seeped from the field into boardroom conversations, and the prospect of a third coach in a single season reveals how volatile the coaching landscape has become for Sevilla. While some mourn the lack of stability, others see opportunity in a fresh approach that could unlock hidden potential in a squad facing a tough late-season schedule.
nicknamed Mendi, carries a toolkit of resources designed to stabilize a team confronting a difficult spell and to salvage the remaining fixtures of a campaign that has not lived up to early expectations. The pressing question for supporters and players alike is whether this moment represents a temporary patch or a longer-term commitment to a coherent, competitive project led by Mendilibar. The possibility looms of a Sevilla refreshed from the ground up, with a clear blueprint guiding recruitment, development and tactical identity in the months ahead.
Further conversations swirl around how quickly the manager can translate ideas into consistent performances, how the squad responds to adjusted roles, and whether the dressing room buys into a shared vision that could redefine Sevilla’s standing in domestic and European competitions. As the season enters its decisive phase, the club faces the choice between short-term fixes and a durable strategic framework built around Mendilibar’s philosophy.