Espanyol Host Sevilla in Thrilling RCDE Stadium Encounter The RCDE Stadium will stage a high‑stakes match between Espanyol and Sevilla on 7 September 2026, as both clubs look to secure points, with Monchi adding extra intrigUe, and squads featuring key injuries and tactical decisions. Match PreviewThe upcoming clash between Espanyol and Sevilla will take place at 21:00 on Sunday, 7 September 2026, in the RCDE Stadium. Both sides are looking to secure essential points as the season nears its climax, with each club's position in the league table tighter than ever. Teams' Current Form and StandingsEspanyol cuRrently sits in fourteenth place with just three points. The team's home record in the last three games includes one victory and two defeats,giving the supporters a slight confidence boost as they await a match against a stronger opponent. Sevilla, on the other hand, occupies eighth spot with six points, having collected two wins and one loss in their final three outings. Their recent form includes back‑to‑back victories, and the visitors are eager to maintain momentum in an away fixture.The Role of MonchiOne of the most talked‑about stories surrounding the game is the presence of former Sevilla stalwart Ramón "Monchi" Verdejo in the Espanyol coaching staff. Having spent 27 years in the club as a player,match delegate, and sporting director, Monchi is now an influential figure at the RCDE Stadium. The first official meeting between Monchi and Sevilla's staff will be a story in itself, as Monchi has constantly called himself a natural Sevillista but has pledged once again to give his best to his current side.Squads, Injuries and Tactical OutlookSevilla will field a team that includes the likes of Youssouf Fofana, Lucas Stassin, and Félix Correia, alongside the returning midfielders Giorgi Kochorashvili and Pablo Viera. the squad is missing Swiss midfielder Ruben Vargas, who is still nursing a medial meniscus problem, and defenders Kike García and Javi Puado, a football injury that continues to trouble the front line. Espanyol,meanwhile,is prepared to start with a likely lineup featuring Dmitrovic in goal, followed by defenders El Hilali, Unai Núñez, Cabrera and Hinojo, with midfielders Urko González, Javi Hernández and Edu Expósito, and forwards Calatrava, Dolan and Roberto Fernández.