Sevilla's new signings Lucas Stassin and Félix Correia completed their first training session on Wednesday and are in line to face RCD Espanyol this Sunday. The match will kick off at 21:00 at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, as reported by ABC Deportes. The Andalusian side arrives for this fixture sitting sixth in the table, while Espanyol are eleventh with three points from an uneven start to the campaign.
Who are Sevilla's new players?
Lucas Stassin and Félix Correia joined Sevilla FC on the final day of the transfer window. Both players took part in Wednesday's training session alongside the rest of the professional squad. Team official Antonio Borrego confirmed the news, stating: "Los recientes fichajes hispalenses han supuesto la novedad en la sesión de este miércoles, una más en la preparación del duelo del próximo domingo (21:00) en Barcelona ante el RCD Espanyol." Both are expected to be included in the squad for the upcoming matchday.
What is RCD Espanyol's form ahead of this match?
RCD Espanyol host Sevilla having collected three points from three games, with one win and two losses. Their current position is eleventh in La Liga, six points behind leaders Barcelona. The Periquitos have scored five goals and conceded four, giving them a +1 goal difference. Their recent form is LLW, following defeats in their last two outings. This home game represents a chance to get back on track before checking the full schedule on our fixtures page.
Which other players are back for Sevilla?
In addition to the new signings, Sevilla welcomed back Isaac, Robbie Ure, and Agoumé to training. All three players are now available for the trip to Barcelona. In total, Borrego's squad worked with twenty-one professional players plus two academy prospects, Miguel Sierra and Nico Guillén. The notable absentee was Youssouf Fofana, another summer signing who has not yet joined team training and will do so in the coming days.
What does this match mean for the season's context?
Sunday's clash is the fourth of the season for RCD Espanyol. A win against a direct rival like Sevilla, who are above them in the table, could provide a significant confidence boost. The squad aims to solidify a place in the upper-mid section of the standings after a shaky start. For the visitors, Sevilla want to maintain their strong start and close in on the top positions. The match promises to be a tactical duel between two teams needing points for different reasons.
The referee will blow the whistle to start the game on Sunday, 6 September 2026, at nine in the evening at the RCDE Stadium. Fans can follow all the match data and squad information in our stats section.
