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García Plaza's Sevilla wins back the fans

Source
MarcaTier 1
By
Rocío Guevara
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Key points

  • Attendance at Sánchez-Pizjuán has grown from 36,777 to 41,145 across four home games, best start in three years
  • Absenteeism dropped from 14% to 5% in first four home matches under new manager
  • Levante away tickets sold out; over 600 Sevilla fans heading to Ciutat de Valencia on 12 October

Summary

Luis García Plaza's Sevilla has rekindled the connection between club and supporters in the opening weeks of the season. Attendance figures tell the story: the Sánchez-Pizjuán has filled progressively across home matches against Rayo Vallecano (36,777), Atlético Madrid (38,340), Valencia (39,939) and Barcelona (41,145), marking the strongest start in three years. Absenteeism has also plummeted from 14% to 5%.\n\nGarcía Plaza has embraced the atmosphere, calling the fans "cojonudos" and emphasising their role as the 12th player. "We can't promise victories, but we can give everything," he said after the Deportivo win. Sevilla sit fifth with 13 points after seven games.

Original headline

El Sevilla de García Plaza engancha

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