Sevilla have officially parted ways with head coach Francisco Javier Garcia Pimienta following a series of disappointing results in the 2025 season, with veteran manager Joaquin Caparros set to return for a third spell as interim head coach. The decision comes after a 1-0 defeat to Valencia on Friday, which marked Sevilla’s fourth consecutive loss, leaving them languishing in 13th place in La Liga. Despite a promising start to the season, Garcia Pimienta’s team only managed three wins since the turn of the year, and with the club's recent form, the board felt it was necessary to make a managerial change to avoid further decline in the standings. 

Garcia Pimienta was appointed last summer after coaching stints at Barcelona, Atletic, and Las Palmas, but his time at Sevilla has been marked by inconsistency and a lack of cohesion within the squad. His departure comes after mounting internal pressure, especially after a poor performance at Mestalla. The club’s board acted swiftly to avert a late-season collapse, turning to Caparros for stability. According to reports from Relevo, Caparros, aged 68, will take charge of the team for the remainder of the season, with the aim of securing Sevilla’s La Liga status.

Caparros is no stranger to the managerial role at Sevilla, having stepped in as interim manager during crisis situations in both 2018 and 2019. His extensive experience in handling high-pressure situations makes him a trusted figure in times of turmoil. Sevilla’s position is precarious, as they sit just seven points clear of the relegation zone, and with fixtures against relegation-threatened teams such as Las Palmas, Alaves, Osasuna, and Leganes still on the horizon, the threat of relegation is far from over.

One player who could potentially benefit from a managerial change is Nigerian winger Chidera Ejuke, who joined Sevilla last summer. Under Garcia Pimienta, Ejuke struggled for form, finding it difficult to adapt to an unsettled system. A fresh approach under Caparros could give Ejuke the opportunity to showcase his talents and contribute to Sevilla’s push for survival. 

With just seven games remaining in the season, Caparros faces a clear task: steer Sevilla to safety and restore stability at a club that is set to appoint its sixth manager in just three years. The coming weeks will determine whether Caparros’ experience will be enough to guide Sevilla out of trouble and back to stability in La Liga.