Sevilla FC will resume their La Liga season on October 12 with a trip to the Ciutat de Valencia stadium to face Levante. A 23-day gap will separate this match from the team's last league fixture, which was on September 19 against FC Barcelona at the Sánchez-Pizjuán. The Andalusian side enters this period sitting sixth in the table with seven points from four games.
The match date, October 12, falls on a public holiday, adding a particular nuance to the competitive return. For manager Luis García Plaza, the fixture carries extra significance. "It will be García Plaza's return to Valencian territory to face one of his former clubs," the coach said. The Valencian club was one of his previous destinations in his career.
How is the team handling the long break?
Coaching staffs often express displeasure with long breaks for international duty, as players can lose competitive rhythm and focus on the team's needs. While this international calendar is known and accepted by all parties, Sevilla is evaluating options to maintain intensity within the squad. One idea under consideration is holding the Antonio Puerta Trophy during the break.
This friendly match would serve as a training session with spectators before the players return to official action. It would be aimed primarily at players not called up by their national teams, allowing them to maintain a baseline match rhythm. The full squad can check the planning for upcoming commitments on our fixtures page.
What is the memory from the last meeting?
The most recent precedent between the two teams is not positive for Sevilla. Last season, the Nervionenses fell 2-0 to Levante in a match where they delivered a very poor performance. That defeat left the team dangerously close to the relegation spots, though they ultimately secured safety weeks later.
Currently, Sevilla has a record of seven goals scored and six conceded, giving them a positive goal difference of one. They sit five points behind leaders Barcelona. The team has a key match before the break, a derby against Valencia at home on September 11. You can follow the evolution of the standings in our standings section.
What context surrounds the return to competition?
The resumption after almost a month without official matches presents a tactical and physical challenge. Luis García Plaza and his staff will have to work to ensure the team recovers the intensity shown at the start of their league campaign, where they have a recent form sequence of DLWW from their last four matches. The confirmed absence of the injured Rubén Vargas is a factor in the planning.
The Sevilla squad, which can be reviewed in detail in the squad section, will aim to pick up points again at Levante's ground to stay in touch with the top positions. The match at the Ciutat de Valencia is scheduled for 21:00 on October 12.
