Levante and Sevilla are set to clash in a match with significant implications for their La Liga survival hopes. Both squads recognise the importance of this fixture, understanding that it represents more than just three points with only seven games remaining in the season.
Team News for Levante
Luís Castro, the Levante manager, will be back in the dugout after serving a one-match suspension against Getafe. Elgezabal remains sidelined due to a knee injury. Brugué has recovered from a knee injury but will not be included in the squad.
Levante’s likely starting eleven features Ryan in goal; Toljan, Dela, Matías Moreno, and Manu Sánchez in defence; Raghouber and Olasa in midfield; Pablo Martínez, Tunde, and Iván Romero supporting Carlos Espí in attack. Carlos Espí has been in fine form, scoring seven goals in the last six league games.
Sevilla’s Team Updates
Sevilla will be without defenders César Azpilicueta and Marcao Teixeira due to physical issues. The manager also revealed that three players will be cut for technical reasons. José Ángel Carmona and Tanguy Nianzou are available after serving their suspensions in the match against Atlético de Madrid. No players are suspended for this match.
Sevilla’s possible lineup includes Odysseas in goal; Juanlu, Castrín, Kike Salas, and Oso in defence; Agoumé and Gudelj in midfield; Isaac Romero, Sow, and Rubén Vargas supporting Akor Adams upfront.
Match Officials
The referee for the match will be Jose María Sánchez Martínez from the Colegio Murciano.
Both Levante and Sevilla view this match as more than just a standard fixture, given their proximity in the league table and the limited number of games remaining to secure their place in the top flight.