Sevilla under Lopetegui's Leadership; Barcelona and Real Madrid Capitalize on Atletico Madrid's Initial Struggle
In the ongoing 2024/2025 La Liga season, several teams have shown impressive form while others have faced challenges. Let's delve into the performances of some key teams and assess where they stand in the league.
Sevilla FC, under the leadership of manager Jesús Caparrós Camino and sporting director Monchi, have had a mixed bag of results so far. Despite starting the season with three wins and a draw, they currently find themselves in the 17th position, according to some sources. This challenging season is reflected in the 2024/2025 standings, where Sevilla is listed 17th with 41 points from 38 matches.
In terms of performance metrics, Sevilla has taken 353 shots at goal, a figure similar to Athletic Bilbao. However, their goal tally of 42 goals is less than top teams like Barcelona and Real Madrid, who have scored significantly more. On the defensive side, Sevilla has conceded 55 goals, which is not as favourable as the top teams.
Comparatively, Barcelona and Real Madrid are consistently top performers, with Barcelona currently holding 85 points and Real Madrid leading the league with 95 points from 38 matches. Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, is performing better than Sevilla, currently ranked 5th with 68 points. Getafe, who are set to play against Sevilla, are also struggling and likely to be in the lower half of the table.
Elsewhere in La Liga, Granada had a peaceful game against Celta due to two expulsions before the 30th minute. They currently occupy the sixth position in La Liga. Valencia, who qualified for the Champions League and won the Copa del Rey during Marcelino's season, had a troubled week following the dismissal of their coach. Barcelona took advantage of this, securing a win against Valencia.
Madrid won against Levante but had a doubtful second half, ending up asking for extra time. Levante, despite being 3-0 down at halftime, was on the verge of getting a positive result from the game. Real Sociedad's victory was led by Martin Odegaard. Osasuna is in the ninth position in La Liga, while Eibar started the season with four consecutive losses.
Atlético has ceded its first position on the La Liga table following a defeat against Real Sociedad. Athletic is currently occupying the last spot for access to the Champions League. Goals do not guarantee points in La Liga, as the teams with the most goals (Barcelona and Villarreal) are not among the top two.
In other matches, Espanyol has finally won its first game in La Liga, against Eibar. Getafe has not yet won in La Liga, despite having an advantage in a game against Betis both in the score and numerically. Villarreal has scored its first three points in La Liga, against Leganés. Sevilla's Joan Jordán scored the winning goal for Sevilla from a free kick against Alavés.
In conclusion, while some teams are thriving in La Liga, others are struggling to find their footing. Sevilla's performance, in particular, is below expectations, especially compared to the top-tier teams in La Liga. They are struggling to climb the standings, which is a concern ahead of future matches.
Sevilla's current average of 42 goals, despite taking a similar number of shots as Athletic Bilbao, seems to be below the standard set by top teams like Barcelona and Real Madrid, whose goal tallies exceed theirs. In the ongoing 2024/2025 La Liga season, the average points of Sevilla (41 points from 38 matches), which positions them 17th, is significantly lower compared to leading teams, such as Barcelona (85 points) and Real Madrid (95 points).
