SEVILLA NEWS

Mbappé scores but Real Madrid is frustrated by Girona in 1-1 draw

Real Madrid failed to return to the top of the Spanish league on Sunday after being held 1-1 at relegation-threatened Girona

NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Isaac Romero - Receives red card Romero was shown a red card in the 84th minute of Sunday's match against Betis.

Impact Romero is hitting the sidelines for the club's upcoming match, with the forward shown a red card late into Sunday's outing. He will now miss out against Valencia on Dec. 7, returning to face Oviedo on Dec. 14, that is, if his suspension isn't upgraded. He didn't start in this match after returning from injury, so this won't force a change.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Romero - Bench option Romero (groin) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Betis.

Impact Romero is with the team after overcoming his groin injury, an option from the bench as they face Betis. He has only missed four starts all season when an option, likely to look to test his legs before earning the start in their next outing, with three goals this campaign.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Starts against Betis Azpilicueta (calf) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Betis.

Impact Azpilicueta is back with his team as expected after training this week, not only an option but also finding a spot in the starting XI. The defedner shoudl remain in a starting role as long as he remains fit, starting in every match he has been avaiable for this campaign.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Romero - Finds squad list Romero (groin) is on the squad list for Sunday's match against Betis.

Impact Romero has been out for the past two games but appears to be ready for his return after a groin injury, with the attacker named to the squad list. He started in the five games leading up to this injury and has only missed three starts all season when an option, although they could limit him after the injury.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Named to squad list Azpilicueta (calf) is in the squad list for Sunday's match against Betis.

Impact Azpilicueta was back in training this week, and it appears to be implying his return, as the defender has been listed in the traveling squad. He has started in every match he has been an option for this season and will look to return to that role if an option Sunday.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Marcao - Scores in loss Marcao scored one goal on three shots (one on target) and had eight clearances in Monday's 2-1 loss versus Espanyol.

Impact Marcao scored his first goal of the season in the 86th minute to bring his team within one, but they were not able to find the equalizer. While goals and assists have been hard to come by for the defender, he has been elite with clearances, totalling 28 in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Odysseas Vlachodimos - Concedes two in loss Vlachodimos made three saves on eight shot attempts (five on target) for three saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-1 loss versus Espanyol.

Impact Coming off a clean sheet in his last appearance Vlachodimos struggled in this one. His three saves make it five straight appearances with three or less saves and he has given up 10 goals in that time. He will look to get back on track Sunday versus Real Betis.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Back in team training Azpilicueta (calf) was spotted back in team training on Wednesday, the club posted.

Impact Azpilicueta missed the last two games due to a calf injury suffered in training two weeks ago but appears fully recovered now after being spotted back in team training on Wednesday. This is excellent news for Sevilla since he is an undisputed starter when fit and available and his possible return for the derby against Betis on Sunday would provide a major boost to the defense.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Carmona - Clears suspension Carmona is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Carmona has served his suspension due to yellow cards accumulation in La Liga and is set to return in the next contest. The defender is an undisputed starter in backline for the Sevillians and should claim back that role on Sunday for the derby against Betis.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Suazo - Suffers calf injury Suazo suffered a calf injury in recent days and is ruled out for the time being, the club announced.

Impact Suazo is set for some time on the sidelines after suffering a calf injury in the recent days. The left-back doesn't have a clear timeline to return but is already ruled out for the derby against Betis on Sunday. This is a blow for Sevilla since he has been an undisputed starter in the backline and his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Kike Salas as a possible option to start in his spot. Jose Angel Carmona could also play at left-back and Juanlu start at right-back, depending on the coach's choices.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Vargas - Suffers hamstring injury Vargas suffered a hamstring injury and was forced off in the 54th minute of Monday's 2-1 loss against Espanyol, according to Samuel Silva of ABC.

Impact Vargas couldn't make it to the hour mark in Monday's defeat against the Catalans since he suffered a hamstring injury and couldn't carry on. The playmaker was replaced by Alfon who will likely see a greater role in the frontline for Sevilla if the injury to Vargas proves to be a serious one.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Adnan Januzaj - Injured again Januzaj (leg) was forced off in the 34th minute of Monday's 2-1 loss against Espanyol due to a muscular injury, according to Samuel Silva of ABC.

Impact Januzaj was a surprise inclusion in the starting squad of Sevilla on Monday to face Espanyol and he couldn't play a full half since he suffered a new muscular injury to his left leg that will likely sideline him for some time. The Belgian has been dealing with numerous injuries in recent seasons and he will have to spend more time on the sidelines. This will allow Chidera Ejuke to see increased playing time on the right wing for the Sevillans.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Espanyol returns to winning ways with 2-1 victory over Sevilla

Espanyol beat Sevilla 2-1 to get back to winning ways after a pair of recent losses

NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Ruben Vargas - Brought off injured Vargas was forced off with an apparent injury during Monday's clash with Espanyol.

Impact Vargas came off injured at the start of the second half during Monday's clash. The midfielder will be a doubt for Sunday's clash with Betis depending on his recovery. Alfon Gonzalez came on to replace him.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Sanchez - Available off bench Sanchez (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's trip to Espanyol.

Impact Sanchez was deemed fit for Monday's clash, but is only on the bench against Espanyol. The winger has been a big part of the attack when fully fit, but wasn't deemed fit enough to start in the first match after the break. Instead, Peque starts on the left wing Monday.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Marcao - Starting again Marcao (ankle) is starting for Monday's trip to Espanyol.

Impact Marcao is back in the starting XI after overcoming an ankle issue. The international break gave him an extra two weeks to recover from the bruise, and he's straight back in the starting XI. Marcao should be a big part of the starting XI as long as he can stay fit.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Cardoso - Available off the bench Cardoso (undisclosed) is on the bench for Monday's trip to Espanyol.

Impact Cardoso is back on the bench, as expected for Monday's clash. The defender overcame a knock and is now fit enough to return. He's been a rotational option for the most part and wasn't deemed fit enough for the starting XI against Espanyol.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 24 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Isaac Romero - Out to face Espanyol Romero (groin) is not on the squad list for Monday's match agaisnt Espanyol.

Impact Romero was a late call for Monday, but after missing the squad list, the forward will not return. He will now focus on being fit next match after he was a close call for Monday, facing Betis on Nov. 30.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Marcao - Finds squad list Marcao (ankle) is on the squad list for Monday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Marcao had suffered an injury over the break, but has recovered in the two weeks off, as the defender is now on the squad list. This should warrant the return of the defender to the starting XI, as he is a regular starter, possibly missing no time after the injury scare.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Cardoso - Set for return Cardoso (undisclosed) is an option for Monday's match against Espanyol, according to manager Matias Almeyda.

Impact Cardoso is on the mend this week and appears to be an option again, with the defender set to play against Espanyol. This is solid news for the defender, although he is likely for more of a rotational option, going unused often, although he has started in both appearances.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Sanchez - Ready for Monday Sanchez (thigh) is an option for Monday's match against Espanyol, according to manager Matias Almeyda.

Impact Sanchez was back in team training this week and is now appearing to be ready for Monday, with the attacker deemed fit for the team sheet. The question is where he will land, likely to earn a bench spot despite starting in his last appearance, with only three starts on seven appearances thus far.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE