Sevilla versus Villarreal: LaLiga 2023-24 Matchday Preview
The upcoming clash is set for Sunday, December 3, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 PM local time at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium. This fixture forms part of the fifteenth round of the current LaLiga season, bringing Sevilla and Villarreal face to face in a contest that promises both drama and a clear signal about each side’s ambitions in the table.
In this Sunday encounter, Sevilla will welcome Villarreal to the Andalusian capital as both teams aim to climb the standings. The Sevilla squad, coached by Diego Alonso, arrive in the game determined to reverse a recent run of results at home and to add valuable points to their tally. The hosts are keen to leverage the support of their home crowd and to restore momentum after a 1-2 defeat to Real Sociedad on the previous matchday. Youssef En-Nesyri found the back of the net in that game, but a red card for Sergio Ramos and a late setback left Sevilla short in a bruising defeat. As it stands, Sevilla holds the fifteenth position in the league table with 12 points, and the club will be looking to convert opportunities and tighten their defense as they push toward the middle of the pack.
On the other side, Villarreal arrive fresh from a league victory. The Yellow Submarine beat Osasuna 3-1 in their most recent league outing, with José Luis Morales Nogales delivering a hat-trick to seal the win. Under the guidance of Marcelino García Toral, Villarreal occupy the twelfth spot in the standings with 15 points, and they will view this trip as a chance to extend their position and gain ground on the top teams. The upcoming match offers a compelling duel of styles, with Villarreal’s counter-attacking potential pitted against Sevilla’s home advantage and pressing game—two teams that know how to seize moments in the final third.
Sevilla vs. Villarreal, LaLiga 2023-24, live: Summary, goals, results and controversies
Likely lineups
SEVILLE
Dmitrovic; Juanlu, Gudelj, Kike Salas (or Nianzou), Pedrosa; Sow, Fernando, Rakitic; Ocampos, En-Nesyri, Lukebakio.
VILLARREAL
Jorgensen; Foyth, Albiol, Cuenca, Pedraza; Alti, Parejo, Capoue, Álex Baena; Morales, Gerald.
Minute by minute Sevilla vs. Villarreal
Source: Goal