Nickname: Los Blanquirrojos (white-and-reds)
League position 2014/15: Fifth in Liga BBVA
Manager: Unai Emery - meticulous in his preparation, Emery has been with Sevilla since 2013 and led the side to successive Europa League victories. Has previously managed Valencia and Spartak Moscow.
Captain: Jose Antonio Reyes - ex-Arsenal man now an experienced campaigner.
Star man: Italian Ciro Immobile is a danger man, while Yevhen Konoplyanka is also a threat. The Sevilla squad also includes former City man Denis Suarez.
Stadium: Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán (45,500)
European Pedigree
Their recent European performance is clearly outstanding and they have won that competition in its UEFA Cup guise twice more in 2006 and 2007.
European Honours
UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League: 2006, 2007, 2014, 2015
UEFA Super Cup: 2006
Past meetings and City links
While Suarez has ended up at Sevilla, City bought flying winger Jesus Navas from the club back in summer 2013. City have yet to face Sevilla in competition.
Qualified: Automatically via winning the Europa League
Support the team as they aim to continue the 100% start to the season at our next home match in the Premier League against Watford on Saturday 29th August at 3pm. Make sure you don’t miss out on another memorable game at the newly-expanded Etihad Stadium and buy your tickets now or enjoy the game in the new 93:20 bar from £75.
Hospitality is also available – Experience the new Legends suite from £150 + VAT and enjoy a matchday like a Legend. To book, call our hospitality team on
