Espanyol vs Sevilla

Espanyol welcome Sevilla in La Liga on Sunday, September 6, 2026, with the visitors chasing a third straight win to open the season and the hosts seeking to halt a two-match losing streak. Manolo González’s side have three points from their first three outings, while Luis García Plaza’s Sevilla sit on six points and look to match their best start to a league campaign since 2006/07.

Team News and Injury Latest

Espanyol will be without forward Javi Puado and striker Kike Garcia because of injury, while experienced centre-back Leandro Cabrera is suspended. Puado’s absence removes a creative spark and Cabrera’s suspension weakens a defence that has conceded twice in each of the last two matches. In their last outing, a 2-1 defeat at Real Sociedad, Marko Dmitrović kept goal behind a back four of Omar El Hilali, Unai Núñez, Clemens Riedel and Roger Hinojo, and that unit is likely to be tested again.

Sevilla are boosted by the return of Kike Salas from suspension. The centre-back slots straight into a backline that has conceded three goals across two wins but has been protected by a midfield five anchored by Lucien Agoumé and Miguel Sierra. Rubén Vargas remains sidelined with a knee problem, but otherwise García Plaza has a near fully fit squad to choose from.

Espanyol Form Guide

Espanyol began the campaign with a convincing 3-0 home victory over Levante, Roberto Fernández scoring twice in that fixture. Since then they have slipped to back-to-back 2-1 defeats, first at home to Real Madrid and then away to Real Sociedad. Fernández remains the main attacking threat — he has two league goals — but the side has struggled to close out games, conceding late in both losses.

Sevilla Form Guide

Sevilla have collected maximum points from their two fixtures, beating Rayo Vallecano 2-1 on the opening weekend before a 3-1 win at Athletic Bilbao. The attacking trio of Peque Fernández, Jon Guridi and Oso has linked fluently, and striker Robbie Ure has already got off the mark. The team’s last three league matches have all seen both teams score, reflecting a willingness to attack but also some defensive vulnerability.

Key Battle: Roberto Fernández vs Sevilla’s Backline

Fernández has been Espanyol’s sharpest offensive weapon, netting twice in 270 minutes of La Liga action. His movement inside the box and ability to finish with either foot pose a direct challenge to a Sevilla defence that has yet to keep a clean sheet this season. The return of Salas gives Sevilla a more stable foundation, and how he deals with Fernández’s runs in behind could shape the contest.

After Sunday’s game, Sevilla will look to extend their perfect start ahead of the first international break of the season, while Espanyol need to arrest their slide before the schedule becomes more demanding. The home crowd will expect a response, but Sevilla’s confidence and cohesion make them a formidable opponent.