Sevilla FC opens the 12th round of the 2026-2027 LaLiga EA Sports season this Friday, hosting Deportivo Alavés at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán at 21:00 (local time).
Sevilla looks to restore home form after Getafe defeat
Following a 3-1 road loss to Getafe last weekend, Sevilla manager Luis García Plaza is tasked with stabilizing his squad against an Alavés side that has yet to secure a victory away from home this season. The Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán has been a stronghold for the Nervionenses, who have claimed victories there against Rayo Vallecano, Valencia, and Osasuna. Only Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid have managed to leave the stadium with points, both recording 3-1 wins.
Sevilla enters the match with several personnel challenges. Midfielder Manu Bueno is unavailable due to a suspension following a red card in the previous round. Peque has been ruled out with a hamstring injury in his left leg, joining long-term absentees Miguel Sierra and Marcao on the sidelines. Despite being substituted early during the match against Getafe, Isaac Romero has been included in the squad.
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Projected lineups for the Friday night clash
Luis García Plaza is expected to field a 4-4-2 formation. The projected starting eleven includes Odysseas in goal, with a back line of Juan Iglesias, Castrín, Kike Salas, and Suazo. The midfield is slated to feature Vargas, Fofana, Agoumé, and Félix Correia, while Isaac Romero and Lucas Stassin are expected to lead the attack. Reports suggest Rubén Vargas may start on the right wing in place of Ejuke.
Deportivo Alavés travels to Seville with a near-full roster, missing only Mikel Rodríguez and Facundo Garcés, both of whom are recovering from anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Manager Quique Sánchez Flores is expected to maintain his defensive structure from the previous match at the Camp Nou while rotating his midfield and forward options.
The projected Alavés lineup features Sivera as goalkeeper, supported by a defensive quartet of Jonny Otto, Tenaglia, Koski, and Enríquez. The midfield is expected to see the inclusion of Antonio Blanco, Protesoni, and Aleñá alongside Ángel Pérez. Toni Martínez is tipped to start in the attack alongside Lucas Boyé, providing a shift from the previous rotation that utilized Rebbach.
Away form struggles for the visitors
Deportivo Alavés arrives at the Sánchez-Pizjuán seeking their first away win of the current campaign. In their five previous matches played outside of Mendizorroza, the team has recorded two draws and three defeats. The upcoming match provides a test for the visitors to improve their standing against a Sevilla side looking to remain in the upper half of the league table.
Next steps for the clubs
Following this Friday night encounter, both clubs will await the official confirmation of their schedules for the 13th round of LaLiga EA Sports. The match result will determine the final points tally for both teams as they progress through the first half of the 2026-2027 season.
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