Flick’s Barça aim for a perfect run at a Sevilla under pressure

Barcelona head to Sevilla looking to complete another perfect set of results and keep their unbeaten LaLiga record. As MARCA notes, the Catalans are the only side still undefeated and have turned it into a statement season: 28 goals scored and 6 conceded in the league.

Rodillo football in LaLiga

The Barça of Hansi Flick arrives with momentum built on dominance. MARCA highlights that they’ve not been beaten by any of their LaLiga rivals so far, and they also extended that control through the Champions League match mentioned in their run.

Raphinha leads the firepower

Offensively, Raphinha is once again the key reference point. MARCA puts his numbers at 9 LaLiga goals, two more in the Champions League, plus three assists. He has found the net in five of his six league games, with a hat-trick vs the Racing and braces against Elche and Rayo.

Flick is expected to rotate to manage minutes in a demanding calendar, although MARCA suggests Raphinha may not rest. Players such as Cubarsí or Gordon could be involved after missing the starting XI against Racing. In goal, MARCA points to Szczesny as the likely starter because Joan García has mild discomfort in his right knee and did not train.

Sevilla’s challenge

Sevilla, meanwhile, are chasing their third consecutive win and trying to stay true to their identity, as MARCA describes. Last season they pulled off the upset at Nervión, winning 4-1. Coach Luis García Plaza is without Rubén Vargas and Lucas Stassin, while Sangante returns; depending on Kike Salas’ condition, the central defender could start.