START TIME Thursday, November 7th, 2019 1255 EST / 1755 CET / 0355 AEST
It is derby week in Seville, but the boys from Nervión must first handle business abroad in the Europa League. It’s an earlier kickoff time, but also and early chance to seal qualification for the next round. We can also clinch 1st spot in the group if Qarabag fails to win away at APOEL.
A few canteranos were included for the trip to Luxembourg. José María Amo has come in to cover the shortage at CB, as Pepe Mena reappears to bolster the midfield options. Not listed in the above image is Adrián, a Sevilla C goalkeeper, who joins in to compete with Vaclík & Bono.
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We are quite fortunate to have these extra matches to give minutes to fringe players. A win today can essentially give us two “friendlies” to experiment and rotate the squad. It is also a chance for one of our strikers to hit form, as the starting role is still up for grabs. Away days are always tricky, so we’ll see how quick the players will settle into the match.
It’s probably a coaching thing. They reward the player for good work, while still demanding more from them. Like bringing on a sub with 3 minutes left.
Tuning in as well! has to be a decisive victory this evening, and with this line up I expect nothing else. Some greedyness for those goals I wanna see. Against a team where the league used to consist of half semi profs. I expect nothing less than 4-0.
Also went to the Valencia - Sevilla game, last week. Nice to see them live in action, since 1 year ago. Result not the best, but was fun being the one Sevillista jumping out of his chair when Ocampos silenced the whole Mestalla.
Lopes finds himself wide open in front of goal. Fails to look up to see where the goal is, kicks it wide right and then looks at the turf for something to blame.
Alrighty then Good 1-0. Dudelange actually playing some decent combinations with their striker dropping out of the centre, some technical players. First big chance for them as well. Ronny Lopes missing a big chance however, recuperating himself with the assist on Munas Dabbur who almost breaks the net with his 2 meter distance cracker.