Elche looking to win at Sevilla for first time ever

Elche have never won at the Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium. They have also lost on their last five visits. Elche have not taken a point at Sevilla since the 1984-85 season when they drew 1-1. Elche have drawn five times and lost 15 times. 

The last trip was in February 2022. Sevilla won 2-0 thanks to goals from Gomez and Rafa Mir in the 70th and 76th minutes.

Sevilla coach Julen Lopetegui fielded: Bono; Kounde, Diego Carlos, Rekik; Corona (Rafa Mir, 60'), Jordan (Delaney, 60'), Rakitic (Óliver, 92'), Acuna; Papu Gomez, Martial (Fernando, 82'); En-Nesyri (Munir, 46').

Elche boss Francisco Rodriguez played: Edgar Badia; Palacios (Barragán, 39'), Verdú, Roco (Kike, 74'), Mojica; Tete Morente (Josan, 73'), Mascarell, Gumbau, Fidel (Pastore, 58'); Carrillo and Milla (Piatti, 74').

The highest scoring fixture between the sides in Sevilla was six. That game in the 1977-78 campaign. Elche went 0-3 up early in the second half, but Sevilla fought back brilliantly to salvage a point. 

The teams meet again this Saturday and kick off is at 18:30 CET.