LOOKING TO REACH THE COPA DEL REY QUARTER FINALS

The Match

Deportivo Alavés vs Sevilla FC, in the Copa del Rey Round of 16. Kick-off at Mendizorroza is scheduled for 21:00 CET.

Cup Runs

We reached this stage of the competition with away wins at Velarde, Juventud de Torremolinos and Linares, while our hosts came out on top against Lleida, Mérida and Real Valladolid. They are also fifth in the Second Division.

Travelling Squad

The only notable absence from Jorge Sampaoli's 22-man squad is Adnan Januzaj.

Matchday Stat

Alavés have won all three of their Copa del Rey matches by a goal to nil. We are also yet to concede in the tournament, but have scored ten goals in our three ties so far.

Referee

César Soto Grado will officiate this fixture, while Xavier Estrada Fernández is on VAR duty - this is our first cup match of the season with VAR.