La Liga team introductions: Sevilla finally want to break the strong three

A very likeable club from the north of Spain, but one that bit the ‘untouchables’ last year. Sevilla would like to break into the top three and break the domination of Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid and Barcelona. Can it do it?

Sevilla surprised everyone last year and were even fighting for the title with a few rounds to go. After the 33rd round, it was in fourth place, but only one point behind third-placed Barcelona and second-placed Real, and only three points behind first-placed Atlético.

After that, it ran out of breath, but still finished just two points behind Barcelona. Behind this incredible feat is a very good coach, Julen Lopetegui. The former coach of the Spanish national team and Real Madrid has made Sevilla a complete team that not only plays attractive football, but has especially consolidated the defence.

The stopper pair Jules Koundé – Diego Carlos is very good, it depends if the 22-year-old Koundé will not leave this year, Chelsea is reportedly interested.

In addition, Sevilla have not weakened from their narrow squad. Tomas Vaclik, Sergio Escudero, Aleix Vidal and Franco Vázquez left after the end of their contracts, but none of them were part of the starting line-up. On the other hand, experienced goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic arrived as a free agent from Eibar to form a goalkeeping duo with Bono.

However, talented youngster Bryan Gil, who spent last season on loan at Eibar, left for Tottenham. However, in a player swap, Argentine Erik Lamela has headed to Sevilla.

Sevilla have a very good squad, finishing in the top 4 and the certainty of the Champions League is a minimum. But the players at the Ramón Sanchéz Pizjuán Stadium want more. To attack the top three and break the domination of the big clubs.

4th place

Source: FC Sevilla