Sevilla and Valencia CF confirmed their starting lineups on the day of the LaLiga EA Sports match, with Corberán making three changes and switching to a back four as he looked to reset after Valencia's difficult opening to the season.
The move was one of the clearest tactical notes from the pre-match announcement. Corberán had spoken in recent days about Valencia's slow start and the way the team improved in the second half of last season, and his lineup reflected a more familiar defensive shape for this meeting.
Valencia's setup
Valencia's starting XI showed the return to a back four, with the coach making three substitutions to the side that lost to Barça. That adjustment came against a backdrop of injury concerns, including Mouctar Diakhaby, who suffered a lesion in the long adductor muscle of his left leg during the match against Barcelona in Mestalla.
Rubén Vargas was also part of the wider availability picture after traveling to Madrid on Thursday morning for a specialized medical review of his right knee. Those two situations helped shape the conversation around Valencia's options, even as the focus remained on the confirmed team sheet.
The bench gave Valencia further depth for the match, with players available to change the game if needed. The lineup also underlined how Corberán is trying to manage a demanding stretch early in the campaign after a difficult start.
Sevilla's response
Sevilla also revealed their starting lineups for the fixture, giving both sides their final look ahead of kickoff. That matters in a match like this because the tactical choices on each bench can decide whether a game stays compact or opens up after halftime.
For Sevilla, the confirmed selection provided the first clear view of how they intended to match Valencia's shape and pressing approach. The bench options added flexibility, while the starting side showed the players trusted to begin a key league matchup at Sánchez-Pizjuán.
With both teams now set, the story shifted from selection to execution. For Valencia, the main question was whether Corberán's three changes and back-four adjustment could steady the side. For Sevilla, the answer would come from how well they handled the changes in front of them and whether they could take advantage of any uncertainty on the opposition side.
