Sarabia leaves PSG for Wolves and relegation fight in EPL
January 17, 2023 GMTWOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Spain winger Pablo Sarabia joined Wolverhampton from Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday as the relegation-threatened English club added another attacker to its squad for its bid to stay in the Premier League.
Late goal gives Lopetegui winning league start with Wolves
December 26, 2022 GMTLIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Wolverhampton manager Julen Lopetegui marked his Premier League debut with a dramatic stoppage-time 2-1 win at Goodison Park on Monday which ramped up the pressure on Everton coach Frank Lampard.
Lopetegui wins in Wolves debut, Adams powers Southampton
December 20, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Late goals from substitutes Raul Jimenez and Rayan Ait-Nouri ensured a winning start for new Wolverhampton manager Julen Lopetegui in the team's 2-0 victory over fourth-division Gillingham in the English League Cup on Tuesday.
Sevilla, Celta among top-tier teams advancing in Copa
November 13, 2022 GMTMADRID (AP) — Struggling Sevilla goes into the World Cup break on a positive note after beating sixth-tier Velarde 2-0 to advance to the second round of the Copa del Rey on Sunday.
Tanguy Nianzou scored in the first half and Rafa Mir found the net in the 90th minute for Jorge Sampaoli’s team, which sits in the relegation zone in the Spanish league.
Wolverhampton hires former Sevilla boss Lopetegui as manager
November 5, 2022 GMTWOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Premier League club Wolverhampton hired Julen Lopetegui as manager on Saturday.
Lopetegui was fired one month ago by Sevilla after three years with the Spanish club during which he led it to a Europa League title in 2020.
Sevilla held 1-1 by Bilbao in Sampaoli’s return; Madrid wins
October 8, 2022 GMTBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Dressed in dark jeans and a black T-shirt that couldn't contain his muscular, tattooed arms, Jorge Sampaoli feverishly paced the sideline at Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium as if he wanted to play.
Sevilla fires Julen Lopetegui after loss to Dortmund in CL
October 5, 2022 GMTMADRID (AP) — Sevilla made official the departure of coach Julen Lopetegui after the team’s 4-1 home loss to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday.
The Spanish club is expected to announce the return of Jorge Sampaoli in the coming days.
Man City, Real Madrid march on in Champions League; PSG held
October 5, 2022 GMTGENEVA (AP) — Manchester City and Real Madrid marched on with a third straight win in the Champions League on Wednesday, and former Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui was fired by struggling Sevilla minutes after a 4-1 loss at home to Borussia Dortmund.
Sevilla fans say farewell to Lopetegui after Dortmund defeat
October 5, 2022 GMTSEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Jude Bellingham led Borussia Dortmund to a 4-1 win at Sevilla in the Champions League on Wednesday when the home fans bid farewell to coach Julen Lopetegui after what proved to be his last game in charge.
MATCHDAY: Barcelona visits Cádiz; Sanchez back for Marseille
September 9, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Saturday:
SPAIN
Barcelona visits last-place Cádiz seeking a fifth straight win before its highly anticipated trip to Bayern Munich in the Champions League next week.
Sevilla loses again, stays winless to start Spanish league
August 27, 2022 GMTMADRID (AP) — Sevilla's struggles continued in a 2-1 loss to promoted Almería, extending the team's winless streak at the start of the Spanish league on Saturday.
It was the third consecutive match without a win for Sevilla, which opened with a loss at Osasuna and home draw with Valladolid.
MATCHDAY: Casemiro set for Man United debut
August 26, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Saturday:
ENGLAND
Casemiro is set to make his debut for Manchester United as the team heads to Southampton looking to follow up its morale-boosting win over Liverpool on Monday.
MATCHDAY: Sevilla tries to bounce back; Lyon hosts Troyes
August 18, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Friday:
SPAIN
Sevilla will try to rebound from an opening loss to Osasuna in the Spanish league when it hosts Valladolid. Julen Lopetegui's team was dealt a blow when Jesús “Tecatito” Corona sustained a serious injury on Thursday.
México forward Tecatito breaks leg, likely to miss World Cup
August 18, 2022 GMTMADRID (AP) — Mexico forward Jesús “Tecatito” Corona is expected to miss the World Cup after breaking his left leg while training with Sevilla on Thursday, the Spanish club said.
Sevilla said Tecatito broke his left fibula and ruptured ankle ligaments and will be out for four to five months.
Osasuna beats Sevilla 2-1 in Spanish league opener
August 12, 2022 GMTBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The Spanish season kicked off Friday with Osasuna beating Sevilla 2-1 at home in an opener that was decided by a borderline penalty similar to the type that Spain's referees had pledged to eliminate.
Sevilla confirms signing ex-Spain midfielder Isco
August 8, 2022 GMTMADRID (AP) — Sevilla confirmed the signing of former Spain and Real Madrid midfielder Isco Alarcón on Monday.
Isco signed a two-year deal after passing a medical. His contract with Madrid had not been renewed at the end of last season.
Sevilla set to sign former Spain and Madrid midfielder Isco
August 7, 2022 GMTMADRID (AP) — Sevilla announced Sunday it will boost its squad by signing Isco Alarcón from Real Madrid.
The attacking midfielder did not renew his contract with Madrid and is set to sign a two-year deal with Sevilla after passing a medical on Monday.
Barcelona regains scoring touch with 4-0 rout of Osasuna
March 13, 2022 GMTMADRID (AP) — It didn’t take long for Barcelona’s offense to regain its scoring touch.
After being held to a disappointing scoreless draw with Galatasaray in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Europa League, Barcelona scored three goals in less than 30 minutes Sunday en route to a comfortable 4-0 win over Osasuna in the Spanish league.
MATCHDAY: Barcelona in Europa League; Chelsea in EPL action
March 9, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Saturday:
EUROPA LEAGUE
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández won't count on Dani Alves and Gavi Páez when the Catalan club hosts Galatasaray in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Europa League, the only competition where it still has a realistic chance of a trophy.
Sevilla stumbles again on the road after 0-0 draw at Alavés
March 4, 2022 GMTBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Sevilla slipped again in its chase of Spanish league leader Real Madrid after being held to a scoreless draw at struggling Alavés on Friday.
Madrid can open up an eight-point gap over second-placed Sevilla on Saturday if it beats Real Sociedad at home.
MATCHDAY: Sevilla visits Alavés; Inter looks for goals
March 3, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Friday:
SPAIN
Sevilla visits Alavés trying to keep the pressure on Real Madrid. A win would pull Sevilla to within three points of the leaders.
Seville derby renews after player hit by object in last game
February 24, 2022 GMTBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Sevilla and Real Betis will revive their heated rivalry on Sunday, six weeks after their last clash was marred by fan violence against a Sevilla player.
When Seville’s two teams met in mid-January at Betis’ stadium, the Copa del Rey game had to be suspended when a piece of PVC tossed from the stands hit the head of Sevilla midfielder Joan Jordán.
Sevilla beats Elche 2-0 to be 3 points from Real Madrid
February 11, 2022 GMTBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Papu Gómez and Rafa Mir scored to help Sevilla beat Elche 2-0 and keep in touch with Spanish league leader Real Madrid on Friday.
Gómez broke through in the 70th minute when the Argentina midfielder slalomed past three defenders and his shot took a deflection in off an Elche player.
Sevilla wins at Bilbao 1-0 to pressure Madrid before derby
December 11, 2021 GMTBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A long-range strike by Thomas Delaney and Athletic Bilbao's chronic troubles finishing its scoring chances helped Sevilla earn a 1-0 win at San Mamés Stadium on Saturday to close the gap with Spanish league leader Real Madrid.