2008 San Mamés memory
Sevilla recalled its historic 0‑4 win over Athletic at San Mamés on 12 September 2008. In that 08‑09 season, Athletic, with a star‑filled squad inherited from Manolo Jiménez, featured Kanouté, Jesús Navas, Renato, Negredo, Luis Fabiano, Palop, Escudé and Dragutinovic. The match ended 0‑3 at La Catedral, but the 0‑4 at San Mamés remained etched in the club’s memory. An Athletic expulsion occurred, and at the 55th minute, when Sevilla already dominated, the score was 0‑3.
Luis García Plaza’s Sevilla surprises
The current Sevilla, led by Luis García Plaza, surprised by starting the season with six points in the first two matches, a feat not achieved since Lopetegui’s era. The team won 0‑3 at La Catedral, with Renato scoring in the 5th minute, followed by Negredo in the 22nd, Kanouté in the 45+2, and Jesús Navas in a play featuring 17 consecutive passes. The solitary league leadership is maintained thanks to those six points that cannot be taken away.
Comparing with the 2008 generation
Sevilla of 2008, under Juande Ramos, had won five titles in 15 months: two UEFA Cups, a Copa del Rey and the European and Spanish Super Cups. That season finished third in the league, a position not repeated since. García Plaza’s team does not share the same star‑filled lineup but has warriors and young players eager to prove themselves.
The club’s future
With a rebuilding squad, Sevilla’s goal is to avoid the troubles of recent seasons and maintain the division. The fans receive Atlético de Madrid with a certain confidence cushion thanks to the six points already secured. Sevilla, with its rebuilding squad, continues to aim to avoid the pitfalls of past seasons and keep the category.
