Sevilla Host Atlético in La Liga Match With Multiple Defensive Absences

Early table positions and the loss of key defenders make an open, high-scoring game likely and will test both teams' backlines.

Overview

Sevilla will host Atlético de Madrid at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on Saturday, Aug 29, in matchweek three of La Liga.
Sevilla have won both opening fixtures and sit second with six points, but they have recorded only one clean sheet in their last 15 competitive matches, highlighting ongoing defensive fragility.
Atlético arrive with four points in fifth place and will be without centre-back Robin Le Normand because of a red-card suspension and forward Alexander Sorloth due to a muscle injury.
Atlético’s summer signing Cristian Romero is not expected to feature, which adds to selection questions for Diego Simeone and opens opportunities for players to stake a claim in the starting XI.
Preview writers and bookmakers predict an open match with both teams to score, a view shaped by recent results, the sides’ defensive issues and Sevilla’s home advantage after beating Atlético 2-1 in their last meeting.