Alavés brings 24 players to Sánchez-Pizjuán as Sevilla chases a home win

Deportivo Alavés called up 24 players for its trip to Sánchez-Pizjuán, where Sevilla are trying to reconnect with victory at home, OneFootball reported.

The Alavés squad includes goalkeeper Sivera, midfielders Denis Suárez and Carles Aleñá, and forwards Lucas Boyé and Toni Martínez. It is a full-strength traveling party for a side that sits mid-table in La Liga.

Sevilla have not won at home in recent weeks. The Sánchez-Pizjuán was once one of the most difficult places to visit in Spanish football. Sevilla won six Europa League titles between 2006 and 2020, many of them built on home results.

What the coverage missed

The OneFootball report is a squad list. It does not explain why Alavés are bringing 24 players, which is more than usual for an away match. Most teams travel with 18 to 20. The larger squad suggests the manager is considering tactical variations or dealing with late fitness decisions.

The report also does not mention Sevilla’s current league position or recent form. Without that context, the reader cannot tell whether this is a big match for Sevilla or a routine fixture.

What I think

Sevilla’s decline has been steep. A club that won the Europa League six times in 15 years is now struggling to win at home in La Liga. The Sánchez-Pizjuán used to intimidate visitors. Alavés bringing 24 players is a sign that the fear is gone.

Alavés are a modest club from Vitoria-Gasteiz. They have been in and out of the top flight for decades. A mid-table team traveling to Sevilla without concern is a measure of how far Sevilla have fallen.