Sevilla's Sánchez-Pizjuán fortress to become crucial lifeline in January triple-header
Matías Almeyda's Sevilla face three vital home fixtures in January that could define their season after a mixed December left them 10th in La Liga at Christmas.
Sitting pretty in 10th at the Christmas break, Sevilla’s season hangs in the balance with a trio of home matches set to define their trajectory under Almeyda.
Home comforts
The Nervionenses have collected a perfectly balanced 20 points from 17 matches so far, with exactly half coming at the Sánchez-Pizjuán and half on their travels. But it’s those home fixtures that could prove decisive in the coming weeks, with the famous ‘12th man’ of their passionate support ready to roar them on.
January triple-header
Almeyda’s men will kick off 2026 with a flurry of home fixtures that could make or break their season:
- January 4th (14:00) - Levante at home
- January 12th (21:00) - Celta Vigo at home (final match of the first half of the season)
- January 25th (weekend) - Athletic Club at home
Sandwiched between these crucial home ties, they’ll face a tricky Monday night away trip to Elche on the 19th.
December disappointment
December wasn’t exactly Christmas crackers for the Andalusian outfit. They managed just four points from a possible 12 in the league, though they did sign off at home with a proper Bobby Moore (4-0) thrashing of Oviedo before the festive break.
Their final match before Christmas saw them lose 2-0 at the Bernabéu against Real Madrid - a result that stung but a performance that showed promise. More damaging was their Copa del Rey exit at the hands of Alavés in the round of 32.
Single focus
With only La Liga left to contest, sporting director Antonio Cordón and manager Matías Almeyda can concentrate solely on climbing the table. The immediate goal remains securing safety before potentially setting sights higher.
All this is happening against the backdrop of potential club ownership changes, with a sale possibly materializing between March and April 2026. But for now, it’s all about those three home games in January - time to make the Pizjuán a proper fortress again.