Sevilla FC travel to Barcelona to face RCD Espanyol this Sunday with their three new signings included in the squad. Luis García Plaza's team aims to bounce back from last week's defeat against Atlético de Madrid, as reported by ABC Deportes. The match is scheduled for 21:00 hours at the Catalan side's stadium.
The manager confirmed the inclusion of the new reinforcements Stassin, Correia, and Fofana in the 24-player squad during his press conference on Friday. "Tal y como ya adelantó el propio técnico el viernes en la sala de prensa," García Plaza said regarding the availability of the new players. The full squad list comprises Odysseas, Fran González, Sergio Recio, Iglesias, Carmona, Kike Salas, Iker Muñoz, Sangante, Castrín, Suazo, Julio Díaz, Agoumé, Guridi, Fofana, Manu Bueno, Kochorashvili, Félix, Miguel Sierra, Ejuke, Alfon, Peque, Isaac, Robbie Ure, and Stassin.
Who misses the match in Barcelona?
Two significant absences affect the team for the trip to Catalonia. Both Marcao and Vargas are unavailable for the match due to knee issues. Their absence forces Luis García Plaza to reconfigure his starting lineup. The coach will have to find solutions within a group that, however, shows considerable rotation with the inclusion of the new arrivals.
Sevilla arrives at this fixture in a solid position in the La Liga table. They sit in 7th place with 6 points, from 2 wins and 1 loss in their first three games. Their goal tally is 6 scored and 5 conceded, giving them a +1 difference. This data, updated to 6 September 2026, can be checked on our stats page.
How is Espanyol shaping up for the match?
On the other side of the pitch will be an Espanyol side managed by Manolo González. The match represents an important challenge for a Sevilla side looking to maintain their strong start to the season. A win would allow them to close in on the top spots, as they currently trail leaders Barcelona by 3 points. A victory on rival turf is always valuable, especially in this early stage of the campaign.
The team's performance in the opening matchdays, with a recent form of LWW (loss, win, win), generates optimism. The full squad for this and upcoming matches is available in our squad section.
What comes after the match against Espanyol?
Regardless of the result in Barcelona, the calendar offers no respite for Sevilla FC. Their next La Liga commitment is at home on 11 September 2026 against Valencia. The Che team, currently in 17th position, will visit the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. All information regarding the fixture schedule is updated on our site.
The clash against Valencia will be another opportunity to add points and consolidate a position in the upper part of the table, the evolution of which can be followed in the standings. The immediate inclusion of the new signings aims to provide freshness and options for this busy run of games.
