Sevilla sacked Pablo Machin, re-appointed Joaquin Caparros

Sevilla have dismissed boss Pablo Machìn following their Europa League exit at the hands of Slavia Prague on Thursday, it has been confirmed.

Director of Football Joaquìn Caparros will take charge of first-team affairs for today’s trip to Espanyol and will be assisted by Paco Gallardo and Carlos Marchena.

The Andalusian club – who had won the title five times since 2006 – were eliminated 6-5 on aggregate by Slavia Prague, who came from 3-2 down in extra time to win 4-3 in the Czech capital.

Many fans of Los Rojiblancos have now called for Machin’s dismissal with the team also lagging in La Liga in sixth place. Coach was appointed last summer from Girona and his side were top of La Liga in October but have since suffered a huge downturn in form.

The club have won just two of their last 11 league games, losing five in a row.