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2022/23 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 30
Sevilla FC v Villarreal CF
Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
Sevilla, Spain
Sunday, 23 April 2023
Kick-off is at 19h00
Sevilla FC will lock horns with Villarreal CF in a
Spanish La Liga match at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on April 23.
Current Form
Sevillistas emerged as 2-0 winners over Valencia CF away on April 16 and they are undefeated in their last three league matches.
Sevilla are also undefeated in their last two matches at home having recorded a win and a draw at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.
On the other hand, Villarreal succumbed to a 2-1 loss to Real Valladolid at home on April 15 and the defeat ended their six-match unbeaten run in La Liga.
The Yellow Submarine are unbeaten in their last three matches on the road having registered three succesive wins as the visitors.
What Is At Stake
Sevilla are in a battle to avoid relegation and they are currently placed 12th on the league standings - eight points above the relegation zone.
A victory over Villarreal would see the Sevillistas boost their ambitions of retaining their status in the Spanish top flight.
Villarreal are harbouring ambitions of finishing in the top six as they are placed sixth on the standings and they will be keen to overcome Sevilla.
Team News
Sevilla are yet to report any injuries in their camp, but left-backs Alex Telles and Marcos Acuna are both suspended.
Meanwhile, Villarreal do not have suspension concerns, but Francis Coquelin, Étienne Capoue and Gerard Moreno are all currently injured.
Key Players
Youssef En-Nesyri is Sevilla's dangerman having scored the most goals (seven) for the team in the league this season and he has the ability to inspire his side to a win over Villarreal.
On the other hand, Villarreal's deadly forward Jose Luis Morales who has netted seven goals and he will be determined to ensure that the Yellow Submarine overcome Sevillistas.
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Quotes
"Our play was far from perfect, we struggled to combine well up the pitch. The first was from a set-piece, and the second was a great finish from Suso, which put us in the driving seat," Sevilla manager José Luis Mendilibar said after their win over Valencia.
"This is what we are capable of with the squad we have. Although we haven't played well, the quality is always there. We are being more efficient when we have a chance to go for a goal, we have scored two goals in every game and that is what is rejuvenating our season.
"We hope that we can unleash ourselves from the chains that were holding us back. Valencia is a team with good players, but they didn't score against us today and that is why they lost the match in the end," he continued.
"It's what has been happening to Sevilla FC until now. We want to show the quality of this group of players as we move forwards, not just in terms of goals but also through the style of play. We want to keep on winning as we have been recently."
Head-to-Head
Sevilla and Villarreal drew 1-1 in their last meeting in La Liga with the game taking place at the Estadi de la Ceràmica on 18 September 2022.
Sevillistas are unbeaten in their last three matches in the league against the Yellow Submarine - winning once and drawing once.
Spanish La Liga matchday 30 fixtures
Friday, April 21
20:00 - RCD Espanyol v Cadiz CF
Saturday, April 22
13:00 - CA Osasuna v Real Betis
15:15 - UD Almeria v Athletic Bilbao
17:30 - Real Sociedad v Rayo Vallecano
17:30 - Real Valladolid v Girona FC
20:00 - Real Madrid v Celta Vigo
Sunday, April 23
13:00 - Elche CF v Valencia CF
15:15 - FC Barcelona v Atletico Madrid
17:30 - Real Mallorca v Getafe CF
20:00 - Sevilla FC v Villarreal CF
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