Valencia Club de Fútbol now knows the schedule for its next LaLiga match against Sevilla FC. The matchday five fixture will be played on Friday, 11 September at 21:00 hours at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán stadium, as reported by ABC Deportes this weekend.
Carlos Corberán's team arrives at this fixture during a difficult period of the season. Currently, Valencia sits in 17th place in the standings with just one point, from zero wins, one draw, and two losses in their first three games. Their recent form is LLD and their goal difference is one scored and four conceded. This leaves them eight points behind the leaders, Real Madrid.
What is Sevilla's schedule before the match?
Sevilla FC faces a busy week before hosting Valencia. On Sunday, 6 September at 21:00 hours, the Andalusian side will take on RCD Espanyol. This will be their fourth match of the season, after having earned six points from a possible nine at the start of the campaign, including a loss to Atlético de Madrid. Calendar planning is a factor both teams must manage, especially with the summer transfer window still open.
How do several player injuries affect Valencia?
Valencia Club de Fútbol's current injury list is extensive and poses a challenge for Corberán. Players S. Canos, J. Copete, J. De Haas, D. Lopez, P. Maffeo, and G. Rodriguez are currently sidelined. This situation limits the manager's options for selecting the team in a key away match. Fans can check the squad's status on our injuries page.
What comes after the match in Sevilla?
After the clash at the Sánchez Pizjuán, the schedule offers no respite for Sevilla. On Wednesday, 16 September they will travel to Riazor to face Deportivo de La Coruña at 19:00 hours. And on Saturday, 19 September at 21:00 hours, they will host FC Barcelona, who are currently fourth in the table, at their stadium. This final match precedes the first international break of the season. For Valencia, the next LaLiga fixture is at home against Barcelona on 6 September, a match already listed on our fixtures page.
The match on the 11th represents an opportunity for Valencia Club de Fútbol to restart their season. With an urgent need to earn points to move away from the relegation places, every match takes on maximum importance. The evolution of the league table can be followed in our standings section. The team must find solutions within a squad weakened by injuries to compete in such a demanding environment as Sevilla's home ground.
