Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.
Missing Players
Sevilla
Barcelona
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Benoît Trémoulinas | Out | N/A | |
Michael Krohn-Dehli | Out | 6.61 | |
Gabriel Mercado | Out | 6.67 | |
Nicolás Pareja | Doubtful | 6.82 | |
Samir Nasri | Doubtful | 6.92 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Andrés Iniesta | Out | 6.93 | |
Jérémy Mathieu | Out | 6.79 | |
Jordi Alba | Doubtful | 6.91 | |
Gerard Piqué | Doubtful | 7.2 | |
Arda Turan | Doubtful | 7.15 | |
Aleix Vidal | Doubtful | 7.34 |
Team News
Sevilla
Barcelona
- Gabriel Mercado is missing due to suspension, which should see Sergio Escudero feature at left-back after a good performance against Dinamo.
- Samir Nasri is an injury doubt with a muscle problem, which could see Franco Vazquez and Joaquin Correa deployed further forward.
- Vicente Iborra and Matias Kranevitter will battle it out to start at the base of the midfield, with Daniel Carrico ready to replace Nico Pareja if required.
- With Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba still injury doubts, Lucas Digne and Javier Mascherano should start once again in the visiting back four.
- Rafinha is expected to get another chance in midfield in Andres Iniesta's absence, with Sergio Busquets looking to get back in form at the base of it.
- The usual front three will feature up top, with Marc-Andre ter Stegen set to face an important test in goal.
I really like it when messi works hard like in this game
Messi's goal shouldn't have been allowed. Rakitic was clearly interfering from an offside position. You won't see a more clear example of what that law is about. As for his yellow, I wish more refs would deal with that sort of gamesmanship. Anyway, Sampaoli looks like a worthy successor to Emery.
I expected more from Sampaoli. Sevilla crushed Barcelona in the first half and they should've scored more goals in the first half. There in no team in the world capable of containing Barcelona for the whole game. Sevilla shouldn't have pressed a lot. There were times that they should have pressed and other times where they shouldn't have. Messi was just outstanding and he made the difference once again in a crucial match.
Difficult but really important win for Barca. Messi had a really good game and could have had 3 assists if Suarez and Neymar did better. Great performance.
Messi was unbelievably good, stepped up when the team needed him most and led us to the win. Should've had 2 more assists and a goal if Neymar and Suarez did better in front of goal. Sevilla are a great team this season though, hardest fought 3 points ever man.
this game was epic, too bad it ended 1-2 instead of like 3-4 or something. messi was masterclass, easily the best player in the world, cant wait to watch brazil - argentine on thursday
Messi is something though
were the yellow cards justified or did the referee just get a bit card happy
@JoeSWFC Neymar and Messi's cards were jokes. Mascherano's might have been a tad soft too. The others were deserved, and he could have easily given more, especially to Sevilla.
And that's how the best player in the world plays
Time wasting 10 minutes, injury times 3 minutes. I really believe Uefalona didnt even exist
@Vellicahearst if it existed Messi wouldn't have gotten a yellow card when he couldn't get on his broken boots.
@Vellicahearst You are right, Uefalona never existed. Besides, do you believe in dwarfs?
Sevilla the better team. If Barca is lucky they might get a draw ...
@neumi17 Apparently nobody watched the first half after which I had written that comment. Sevilla was the better team in the first 45 minutes and should have lead at that point ...
Dennis suarez loves coming through,,the force is strong with this one
whoscored are very accurate with his rankings. But messi was better than ney this first half...
tbh even with the goal messi lost his pace and he can't take on 2 or 3 world anymore it's kinda sad
@mahmoudnory too bad you spoke to early, did you see him dribble past 3 players and almost scored a goal only to have hit it a bit high???
@mahmoudnory what game are you watching mate ?
@mahmoudnory watch the game
@mahmoudnory Oh yeah? Think again mate
Oh my Sampaoli is a beast!!,,but D.Suarez likes coming through :)
1-0 Sevilla vin, repeat match Sevilla - Atletico Madrid
I can see Barca struggling here, Not more than one goal either way.
.............2------2.................
Man of the match: Messi
@Asmodeus Spot on
Most people don't realize that Sevilla lost in 14 out of last 17 matches in la liga against Barcelona.
@blitz History means so little in la liga,,
Possible correct scores : 2-1 Sevilla OR 1-1
Most probably draw. I hope Sevilla wins. They are better and they are proving this season
Is Nasri back?
@ksaviauk yes he's in the squad but not sure if he's on the starting lineup or not
Its either a draw or a win to Seville. Either way, Barca will drop points
Very tough game for both sides. Anything can happen in here. There is something special about Sanchez Pizjuan stadium.