Our prediction for this Champions League match:
Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan will be packed when Sevilla take on Arsenal in the Group B derby on Tuesday evening. Los Sevillanos produced a fine display in a 1-1 draw with star-studded Real Madrid at the weekend, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the visit of Arsenal. New boss Diego Alonso should have a full squad to choose from except for goalkeeper Alfonso Pastor Vacas, whereas Suso should be recalled to the starting XI.
The Gunners, on the other hand, showed character in the North London derby, with the team coming from two goals behind to share the spoils with Chelsea. Mikel Arteta’s men now aim to make amends for a 2-1 loss to Lens, but seeing that Sevilla are tough to beat at home, we are tempted to put our money on draw. Leonardo Trossard should earn a spot in the starting line-up after scoring the equalizer against Chelsea, while Jurrien Timber should be the only absentee in the visiting team.
Highlighted Player (Thomas Partey):
After starting his youth career at Odometah, Thomas Partey was spotted by Atletico Madrid scouts in 2011 and he soon joined the Estadio Vicente Calderon outfit. The defensive midfielder, who born in Odumase Krobo, Ghana on 13 June, 1993, played 33 league games for Atletico Madrid B, while making 14 league appearances for the first team.
After ending his loan spells with Mallorca and Almeria, Thomas Partey returned to Atletico Madrid in 2015 and he made his debut for Diego Simeone’s team in a 1-0 win over Espanyol. The Ghanaian footballer played in the 2015/2016 Champions League final against Real Madrid, coming as a substitute in the 116th minute of the game.
Thomas Partey made his Ghana debut in a 2-0 win over Mauritius in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. His main position is defensive midfield, but the Atletico Madrid man is capable of playing as a central midfielder as well. Partey scored two goals for los Rojiblancos in the 2015/2016 La Liga campaign.
Highlighted Team (Sevilla):
Sevilla Futbol Club is a Spanish football club from the city Andalucia. The club is playing in the Spanish Primera Division and is playing his home games in Estadio Ramo Sanchez Pizjuan. An impressive venue with the capacity to hold 45 500 football fans. The biggest rival of Sevilla FC is city rival Real Betis Sevilla.The current second team of Sevilla is called Sevilla Atletico and is playing in the Segunda Division B. Nicknames for Sevilla are Los nervionenses and Los Rojiblancos.
Sevilla won the Spanish title once in 1946. In Spain Sevilla won the Copa del Rey 4 times. In European competitions the team had more success. The club managed to win the Europa League 4 times and is currently the most successful club in the Europa League.
The most remarkable players that played for Sevilla FC are: Suker, Zamorano, Alves, Ramos, Rakitic and the legendary Diego Maradona.