Sevilla FC completed their final training session in Seville on Friday under intermittent rain, before traveling to Barcelona to face Espanyol. Luis García Plaza's squad worked at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium without Swiss international Rubén Vargas, who did specific recovery work for discomfort in his right knee. The Andalusian side will stay concentrated in Barcelona until Sunday's 9:00 PM match at the RCDE Stadium.
The Nervionenses delegation will fly on Saturday from San Pablo International Airport to El Prat. The manager will release the list of called-up players early on Saturday afternoon. Among the travelers will be the club's three latest signings: Félix Correia, Lucas Stassin, and Fofana. Correia arrives in perfect condition after starting Lille's league opener, while Stassin still needs time to reach 100% fitness. Fofana is the most delayed, having spent the summer training alone away from the Milan group.
Rubén Vargas was the most notable absence from the session. The Swiss international experienced discomfort in his right knee, though the issue is described as minor and not expected to be a major setback. The technical staff expects the player to rejoin group training next week. His absence for the Espanyol clash is a blow.
Luis García Plaza spoke about the footballer in the build-up. "If we recover his best version, Vargas will be an important player, with me he already was last year," the coach stated. The team aims to maintain its positive streak after a season start with two wins and one loss.
Sunday's game in Cornellà-El Prat will be Sevilla FC's second away match of this campaign. They face an Espanyol side sitting twelfth in the table. For the Nervionenses, it's a chance to pick up points on the road again.
The team will travel and remain concentrated in Barcelona until the move to the stadium. This trip comes at a delicate point in the calendar, with preseason over and a need to solidify competitive play.
The most immediate addition is Félix Correia. The Portuguese winger arrives having started Lille's Ligue 1 opener, so he is in good shape. Lucas Stassin, however, needs more adaptation time and work to reach his peak. The Belgian striker is integrating into the team's dynamics.
Fofana's case is different. The Ivorian midfielder spent the summer training on his own, away from the Milan group, so his preparation is less advanced. The technical staff will have to manage his fitness progressively. These three players are now with the group and will travel to Barcelona, expanding Luis García Plaza's options for Sunday's match and the rest of the season.
The match against Espanyol will be played on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at nine PM.
