Match Info

Competition: La Liga — Gameweek 3

Date: August 29, 2026

Time: 20:30 (GMT+1)

Venue: Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán

Sevilla Preview

Sevilla have made an impressive start to the 2026-27 La Liga campaign and will put their perfect record on the line against Atletico Madrid. Luis Garcia's side opened with a 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano before producing an even more eye-catching 3-1 win away to Athletic Bilbao, leaving them second in the table with six points from two matches. After finishing 12th, 14th, 17th and 13th in their previous four La Liga campaigns, Sevilla's early form represents a significant change in direction. The hosts have also already beaten Atletico 2-1 in their most recent meeting in April, giving them further confidence ahead of this encounter. Robbie Ure is expected to lead the attack, while Oso could retain his place after an outstanding performance against Athletic. (Sports Mole)

Atletico Madrid Preview

Atletico Madrid have collected four points from their opening two matches and will be looking to close the early gap on the teams above them. Diego Simeone's side began with a convincing 2-0 victory over Malaga before being held to a 2-2 draw by Villarreal. New arrivals including Cristian Romero, Morten Hjulmand, Lee Kang-in and Alejandro Grimaldo have added significant quality, but Atletico still have plenty of work to do after finishing fourth last season, 25 points behind champions Barcelona. Julian Alvarez's future remains uncertain and the Argentine missed Thursday's training session, while Alexander Sorloth is also a fitness doubt. Robin Le Normand is suspended after his red card against Villarreal, potentially opening the door for Marcos Llorente, Pablo Barrios and Alex Baena to return to the starting XI. Ademola Lookman is expected to continue through the middle. (Sports Mole)

Probable Lineups

Sevilla (4-2-3-1)

Vlachodimos; Iglesias, Sangante, Salas, Suazo; Guridi, Agoume; Sierra, Fernandez, Oso; Ure

Atletico Madrid (4-2-3-1)

Oblak; Llorente, Hancko, Pubill, Grimaldo; Barrios, Koke; Simeone, Kang-in, Baena; Lookman

We Say

Sevilla's perfect start makes this one of the most intriguing fixtures of the third La Liga weekend. Atletico have greater experience and individual quality, but the visitors will need to cope with the absence of Le Normand and the uncertainty surrounding Alvarez and Sorloth. Sevilla's confidence, home support and impressive attacking start could make this a difficult night for Simeone's side, while Atletico's midfield control and defensive organisation will be crucial if they are to leave Andalusia with a positive result.