Arsenal head to Spain having won one and lost one of their two group-stage matches. Defeat last time out at Lens for the Gunners opened up Group B ahead of gameweek three.
Arteta's side realistically need to win at least two of their remaining matches and pick up a point or two elsewhere in order to qualify for the knockout stages. The Spaniard is not in a position to rest any of his first-choice players.
Saturday's showing at Chelsea was a concern and how Arsenal came away with a point is beyond many who watched the game. What made the performance even more surprising was that Arteta almost named a full-strength side.
Arsenal news: Thomas Partey could make his first start since August (Image: GETTY)
The only player missing from what many think is the best XI was Thomas Partey, who is being carefully managed back from his groin injury. The Ghana star played for his country in the international break but remained on the bench at Stamford Bridge.
Arteta will be hopeful of starting him in Seville, with Jorginho the likeliest player to make way. A midfield trio of Partey, Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice has been rarely seen this season.
Arteta used that triumvirate in the Community Shield win over Manchester City but has not done so from the start of a match since. Arsenal fans have been waiting to see it in action and that could come to fruition on Tuesday.
The rest of the starting XI could also be first choice. Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel and Oleksandr Zinchenko should all be fit to start at the back against the Europa League champions
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