Sevilla is not having the best season both in La Liga and the Champions League. In the country’s championship, Sevilla, after 13 rounds, occupies a modest 15th place and is much closer to the relegation zone than to European competitions. In La Liga, they have not been able to secure a victory in seven matches, with five of them ending in draws. In the last round, Sevilla lost to Real Sociedad away with a score of 1-2. In the Champions League, Diego Alonso’s wards started with two draws, followed by two losses to Arsenal. Today is a crucial moment for the team: in case of defeat, Sevilla will lose all chances of reaching the Champions League playoffs. It is worth noting that considering previous seasons, Sevilla has won only once at home in the Champions League in five matches.
PSV is having an excellent season in the country’s championship, where, after 13 rounds, they have collected the maximum possible 39 points and lead the standings with a seven-point lead over the nearest competitor. In the last round, they easily defeated Twente away with a score of 3-0. It is impossible not to mention the reliable defense of the peasants, having conceded only five goals. In the Champions League, Peter Bosz’s team could not win in three rounds a defeat to Arsenal (0-4) and draws with Sevilla (2-2) and Lorient (1-1). In the fourth round, PSV secured an important victory at home against Lorient (1-0) and now has good chances to reach the playoffs. The team from Eindhoven is in second place with five points, ahead of Lorient on additional indicators. It is worth noting that traditionally, in the Champions League, the Dutch grand plays poorly away only one victory in seven previous meetings.
