Former alaves

Sporting Director Antonio Cordon: Sevilla sacked coach Matias Almeyda on Monday after Saturday's home defeat to Valencia in La Liga left the club 15th in the table and just three points above the relegation zone. The former player departs after 32 matches in charge, having overseen eight wins, seven draws, and 14 defeats in La Liga.

"Matias Almeyda has stopped being Sevilla's coach. We are grateful for his efforts and wish him the best in his future professional challenges," the club said on its official website. He is the eighth manager that Sevilla have sacked in the last four years.

Almeyda admitted on Saturday that losing his job was "a possibility" after another poor performance.