Los Culés travel to Andalucía trying to claim a third win in a row, but their hosts will be eager to win their first match of the season against the Blaugrana side.

One of the most fierce rivalries in La Liga returns with both teams in quite different form. The hosts, Sevilla, are desperate to defend their turf against Barcelona, who are yet to lose a game in the ongoing campaign and want to show they mean business in Xavi's second season as their coach.

Los Hispalenses make it to their stadium with no wins in the tournament and ranked 15th in the Spanish top-flight, an unflattering position for one of the most successful teams from this league in recent memory. This game will come in handy for them to bounce back in the tournament's rankings, but it will take a massive effort by Julen Lopetegui's team to see it through.

On the other hand, Barcelona's fans have seen them rise through the ranks with two wins in a row after a goalless start against Rayo Vallecano. The team has scored four goals in their two most recent games, and a third one with that amount of goals would cement them as the top scoring team in the league and give Xavi's team quite a morale boost.

Let's have a closer look at the main topics to keep an eye on ahead of this fixture.

Sevilla vs Barcelona - Team news

Sevilla make it to this match trying to find their best form, mainly because they have not been able to win a single game this season. Added to that, Los Hispalenses have faced injury problems and suspensions that have hindered their capacity to win matches. This tie will come in handy to show their true worth in the tournament, but it could also give them a big headache if things do not go their way.

On the other side of the pitch, Barcelona make it to their fourth game of the season still unbeaten, and with their minds set on winning their second away game of the campaign. Their game from last week concluded with a convincing four-nil win over Valladolid, and judging by the team's form, they have to be considered the favorites to win this Saturday.

Sevilla - Injured:Tecatito. Doubtful: Marcao. Suspended: Marcos Acuña.

Barcelona - No major absences.

Sevilla vs Barcelona: Head-to-head

  • Three of the last six games between these teams have ended in wins for Barcelona, including the most recent one.

  • Sevilla has not been able to beat Barcelona in a La Liga game since October 3, 2015. Their most recent victories over Los Culés have come in Copa del Rey matches or in Spanish Super Cup ties.

  • Sevilla have kept three clean sheets against Barcelona in their most recent six games held at Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium.

  • Barcelona have only suffered three losses in their past 35 games against Sevilla across all comps.

  • Sevilla's coach Julen Lopetegui has faced Barcelona nine times as a coach. His record shows only one win, three draws, and five losses.

  • Barcelona's boss Xavi Hernández will try to stay unbeaten against Sevilla. The former midfielder has faced Los Hispalenses two times, one of those concluding in a win and the other one in a draw.

Broadcast info: Sevilla vs Barcelona

 

Match details, result and original broadcast info

Real Madrid 2 - 1 Real Betis

September 3, 2022 10:15amEstadio Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid)

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