FRIDAY NIGHT ACTION TO KICK THE SEASON OFF

The Match

Sevilla FC vs Valencia CF, in MD1 of the 2023/24 LALIGA EA SPORTS season. Kick-off at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán is scheduled for 22:00 CEST.

Last three home matches against Valencia

The team have taken seven points from the last three clashes, with a 1-0 win in May 2021 and a 3-1 win in September 2021. Last season's match was a 1-1 draw, with Bono saving a penalty in the 102nd minute.

Valencia's transfer window

Tonight's visitors have made two signings this summer, with Turkish defender Cenk Özkacar joining permanently after a loan spell last season, while midfielder Pepelu has crossed the city from Levante UD.

Squad

José Luis Mendilibar has named a 25-man squad for the curtain-raiser: Dmitrovic, Bono, Jesús Navas, Montiel, Badé, Gudelj, Gattoni, Acuña, Pedrosa, Fernando, Sow, Jordán, Rakitic, Óliver Torres, Suso, Papu Gómez, Ocampos, Tecatito, Lamela, Rafa Mir, En-Nesyri, Matías, Juanlu, Kike Salas and Manu Bueno.

Officials

Sánchez Martínez will take charge of tonight's match, while Del Cerro Grande is on VAR duty.