Sevilla Returns to Form

Sevilla can confirm their return to form with a third win in a week by overcoming high-fliers Valencia at home in the Primera Liga on Sunday.

The UEFA Cup and King's Cup holders have endured a painful start to the season with the shocking death of Antonio Puerta, followed by a 3-0 pummelling against Arsenal in their Champions League debut last month.

They went on to lose four consecutive league matches, as well as their confidence and vibrant attacking style, while the mourning for Puerta overshadowed every game with acts of remembrance from home fans and opposing teams.

Coach Juande Ramos called for a change in attitude a week ago, with more positive ways of honouring Puerta, and everyone connected with the club has answered his call.Players acknowledged that the fans' decision to swap their minute's silence during every game for cheering and the chanting of Puerta's name had helped.

Sevilla, 11th in the standings, beat Levante 2-0 last weekend and Steaua Bucharest 2-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday.