Sevilla host Alavés in La Liga amid both teams’ poor form

Sevilla host Deportivo Alavés at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán in Seville in La Liga, in a match that brings together two teams experiencing contrasting circumstances but both seeking stability. Sevilla sit sixth in the table, while Alavés are eleventh, and both are suffering from a lack of victories of late.

Sevilla go into the match after a heavy 3-1 defeat to Getafe in La Liga, a result that cast a shadow over the team’s atmosphere following temporary wins over Osasuna and Sporting Hortaleza. Before that, the team suffered a heavy 4-1 loss to Real Madrid and drew 3-3 with Levante, revealing clear defensive fragility. The team’s record in their last five competitive matches shows two wins, one draw and two defeats, a record that reflects fluctuating performances under coach Luis García.

On the other hand, Alavés arrive at this encounter with low morale after a crushing 6-1 defeat to Barcelona in the previous round, a loss that increased the pressure on coach Kike Sánchez Flores. The team have not won any of their last five La Liga matches, but they have shown an ability to hold firm in close games, such as the goalless draw with Athletic Bilbao and the 1-1 draw with Málaga.

The last meeting between the two teams in the Copa del Rey, held on 17 December 2025 at the Mendizorroza stadium in Vitoria-Gasteiz, holds a different memory for Alavés, who won 1-0. This victory may give the Basque team a morale boost, while Sevilla seek to avoid repeating the same scenario on their own ground.

What does this match mean for both teams?

This match represents an opportunity for Sevilla to restore the defensive balance that has been shaken in recent matches, especially as they face an opponent who have not tasted victory recently. Alavés, meanwhile, are looking for valuable points to distance themselves from the lower zone and strengthen their position in mid-table, relying on the defensive solidity shown in some matches. Arab and Moroccan fans are following this match with interest due to the presence of Moroccan players in both teams’ ranks, which adds a special dimension to the encounter.

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• Sevilla are sixth and Alavés are eleventh in the La Liga table.
• Alavés have not won in their last five La Liga matches.
• The last meeting between the two teams in the Copa del Rey ended in a 1-0 win for Alavés on 17 December 2025.

Here is a summary of the most important details of the match between Sevilla and Alavés at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, a clash in which each team seeks to correct their course.

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