Sevilla FC has parted ways with manager Xavier García Pimienta after a disappointing run of results. The decision came following the team’s fourth consecutive LaLiga defeat at the hands of Valencia.
The club’s board held an emergency meeting to discuss Pimienta’s future, ultimately deciding to relieve him of his duties.
New Era Dawns
Joaquín Caparrós is set to take the reins on Monday. The 69-year-old has a proven track record with Sevilla, having stabilized the ship in 2018 and 2019.
Caparrós successfully guided the team to European competition on both occasions.
Here are Sevilla’s current LaLiga standings:
- Position: 13th
- Points: 36
- Margin over Las Palmas (first team in relegation zone): +7 points
The club’s statement on X, formerly Twitter, confirmed Pimienta’s departure: