Sevilla FC

Identity & evolution

Sevilla FC, founded in 1890, is one of Spain's most decorated clubs with seven Europa League titles, embodying a resilient, trophy-hungry identity despite recent financial and managerial turbulence. Built on a blend of academy talents and opportunistic signings, the team maintains a competitive edge but has struggled with instability. The 2024/25 La Liga season was challenging, finishing around mid-table (e.g., 10 wins, 17 losses, 42 goals scored, 54 conceded) amid multiple coaching changes, culminating in Matías Almeyda's appointment in June 2025. This evolution focuses on aggressive rebuilding, emphasizing youth integration and tactical intensity to reclaim European spots. (112 words)

Tactical shape & key assets

Under Almeyda, Sevilla favors a 4-3-3 formation with high pressing and fluid transitions, prioritizing ball recovery and quick attacks to suit their energetic squad. This approach leverages technical midfielders and pacey forwards for dynamic play.  

• Attacking potency: Dodi Lukebakio (11 goals in 2024/25) provides clinical finishing and flair, supported by wing threats like Chidera Ejuke.  
• Defensive core: Loïc Bade and Nemanja Gudelj offer aerial strength and organization, anchoring the backline.  
• Midfield control: Djibril Sow and Saúl Ñíguez ensure progressive passing and pressing intensity.

Vulnerabilities

Sevilla's vulnerabilities include defensive inconsistencies, high concession rates (1.42 per game in 2024/25), and squad depth issues from financial constraints, leading to transitional exposure. For OM, maintain possession to disrupt their press, exploiting flanks with overlapping runs to isolate defenders; target counters by forcing errors in midfield. In this pre-season friendly, apply measured pressure to test rotations, building confidence without overcommitting for the Ligue 1 campaign.