Sevilla FC prepares to host Rayo Vallecano in La Liga opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Sevilla FC and Rayo Vallecano are set to compete on August 15 at Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán for the first match of the La Liga season. Sevilla, entering their 83rd season, and Rayo Vallecano, in their 25th, both lost their previous fixtures in pre-season. Sevilla was defeated 2-1 by Bayer Leverkusen, while Rayo Vallecano fell 3-0 to Ipswich Town. The last encounter between these teams ended in a 1-1 draw. Sevilla's Alfon González is sidelined with a torn thigh muscle.
- •Match scheduled for August 15 at Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.
- •Sevilla lost to Bayer Leverkusen, Rayo to Ipswich Town in pre-season.
- •Last match between Sevilla and Rayo ended in a 1-1 draw.
- •Alfon González is unavailable for Sevilla due to injury.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — PREVIEW | Sevilla FC vs Rayo Vallecano: team news, lineups, predictions (La Liga 15/08)
"Sevilla FC and Rayo Vallecano face each other this Saturday at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on Match Day one of the La Liga. Sevilla FC mark their 83rd participation in the competition, whilst...
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