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Pre-match reports

NOWHERE BETTER THAN NERVIÓN TO GET BACK TO WINNING WAYS

27/01/2023
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Nineteenth LaLiga matchday, which closes the first half of the competition
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The Match

Sevilla FC-Elche CF, the nineteenth matchday in La Liga which will be played at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán at 18.30 CET.

The Table

Elche arrive in Nervión at the bottom of the table with six points, still without a win, having drawn six games. Jorge Sampaoli's side are currently fifteenth with 18 points.

Key Players

Helibelton Palacios at right-back, Pere Milla in attacking midfield and Lucas Boyé, centre-forward, are the key players in Pablo Machín's side.

Last three home meetings

Sevilla have won all three of their last three meetings at Nervión against Elche CF. The two most recent, in the 20/21 and 21/22 campaigns, by identical 2-0 scorelines. For the third, we have to go back to the 14/15 season, where we won by a further goal, 3-0.

Line-ups

Jorge Sampaoli has called up 23 players for this afternoon's clash, with Fernando, Papu Gómez and Januzaj new to the squad, while Dmitrovic is out through injury and Lamela is suspended. Meanwhile, Elche have travelled with 21 players, with no notable absentees.

Fact

Pablo Machín, current coach of Elche CF, returns to Nervión after his spell at Sevilla FC in the 18/19 season.

Referees

The match will be officiated by César Soto Grado, assisted by José Luis González González on VAR.