Agoumé fired up for Seville derby and wants revenge after home defeat
Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agoumé has spoken ahead of Sunday's derby, calling it 'very special' and demanding revenge for their last home defeat to Betis.
Lucien Agoumé is ready for the big one — and he’s making no secret of the fact Sevilla want payback when they head across the city on Sunday.
Third wheel no more
Agoumé has quietly become one of Sevilla’s most important players this season, racking up the third-highest number of minutes in the squad. The French midfielder sat down with the club’s own channel, Sevilla FC+, to talk all things derby ahead of the 1st March clash — and he came across as calm, focused, and just the right amount of fired up.
The mood in the camp has clearly lifted after a much-needed win over Getafe, with Agoumé noting the victory was crucial for confidence and for converting all the hard work on the training pitch into actual results. Dead right, too — nothing settles the nerves like three points before a derby week.
Same preparation, different stakes
What’s interesting is how measured Agoumé sounds about the build-up. No drama, no special routines — he says the training week doesn’t change at all, and he personally goes into matches with a clear head and zero rituals. Refreshingly straightforward, that.
But don’t mistake the calm for indifference. He knows exactly what a derby means:
- The tension is always sky high, from both sides
- It’s a level match almost by default — form goes out the window
- Sevilla need to go to Betis’s ground and show they mean business
Derby experience? A bit, yeah
Agoumé hasn’t actually played in a Seville derby before, but he’s not completely green. He was on the bench for several Milan derbies — watching Alexis do his thing from the dugout — so he’s got a feel for what that atmosphere does to a match. He clearly rates the Seville derby right up there, though, calling it very special for the club, the fans, and the whole city.
The key bit? Sevilla lost the last derby at home, and Agoumé isn’t letting that go. The squad wants their revenge, and they want to give the fans something to sing about.
Almeyda situation
There’s a bit of an elephant in the room with manager Matías Almeyda set to miss the touchline on Sunday. Agoumé was diplomatic but reassuring — the gaffer has been working normally all week, keeping everyone focused despite the off-the-bench situation. Assistant Javi steps in for the actual match, and Agoumé says the squad have full confidence in him given he’s been with them all season.
It’s not ideal, losing your manager from the dugout for a derby, but Sevilla seem to be handling it with their loaf — no panic, just get on with it.
Bottom line
Agoumé comes across as exactly the sort of level-headed, experienced head you want in midfield when the heat is on. Sunday’s derby is going to be a proper battle, and Sevilla are going into it with a point to prove.