Luis García Plaza was what Sevilla needed to return to greatness

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19/09/26 21:00:00

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Luis García Plaza is the focus of all the news about Sevilla, having placed them in the upper zone of LaLiga after earning 13 out of 18 possible points in the first six matchdays. The 0-1 victory against Deportivo de La Coruña confirmed Sevilla's best start since the 2017-18 season, with a record of four wins, one draw, and one loss.

💬 Luis García Plaza, coach of Sevilla, the next opponent of Barça

🙌 "Cesc Fàbregas said: they are scary. They score 4 or 5 goals per match. They are at an exceptional level" pic.twitter.com/pzavLf1tUc

— Mundo Deportivo (@mundodeportivo) September 17, 2026

Luis García Plaza changes Sevilla's competitive approach

The main change lies in the collective behavior. Luis García Plaza's team currently leads LaLiga in won duels, with 342, and also ranks first in aerial duels won, with 97, and ball recoveries, with 306.

The strategy focuses on minimizing risks near their own goal and speeding up after regaining possession. Sevilla is among the teams with the fewest passes but holds the second position in the league for long balls, just behind Osasuna.

This tactic is also diversifying the offensive output. The Sevilla players have scored nine goals distributed among eight different scorers in the first six matchdays. Defensively, they have kept two clean sheets in a row after defeating Valencia and Deportivo without conceding.

The victory at Riazor revealed another statistic. Miguel Sierra scored the lone goal in the 52nd minute, helping the team reach 13 points. No other Sevilla coach had achieved that point tally after six matchdays since Eduardo Berizzo in 2017-18.

Signings bolster Luis García Plaza's plan

Part of the progress can be attributed to the transfer market. The sporting director brought in 11 new players during the summer, including profiles such as Juan Iglesias, Jon Guridi, Giorgi Kochorashvili, Félix Correia, Lucas Stassin, and Youssouf Fofana.

The planning focused on adding players with prior experience in Spain or knowledge of the league. Iglesias, Guridi, and Kochorashvili expanded the options since the early matchdays, while Fofana, Correia, and Stassin arrived late in the transfer window to enhance Luis García Plaza's choices.

There is also a stable core in the starting lineup. Odysseas Vlachodimos, Juan Iglesias, Gabriel Suazo, and Lucien Agoumé have played every minute in the first six matchdays. Additionally, the goalkeeper has kept two consecutive clean sheets.

The rejuvenation of the squad has provided opportunities for homegrown players. Miguel Sierra has scored two goals and gained prominence on the right-wing, while Andrés Castrín and Kike Salas have contributed to the defensive improvement.

Luis García Plaza faces the challenge of FC Barcelona next

The upcoming schedule presents another test immediately. Sevilla hosts FC Barcelona this Saturday at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium before the break, following victories against Valencia and Deportivo.

The coach himself has downplayed any long-term objectives and emphasized maintaining competitiveness. With 13 points out of 18 and Sevilla's best start in almost a decade in Spain, Luis García Plaza will face the league leaders to assess his team's growth.

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