Champions League: Round of 16 ties ranked
By Orri Benatar
Sevilla and Manchester United, have combined for the last four Europa League titles. They are ready to clash for two very anticipated matches.
The Red and White of Seville have gone through two managers this season, and are currently sixth in La Liga. The current manager, Vincenzo Montella, has only amassed one win in the league but have taken Sevilla, to the Copa del Rey semifinals.
Sevilla lack superstars. The Red Devils have them growing off of trees. With Alexis Sanchez in the mix, United should sail through these two games – especially with the opposition lack of defensive talent to stop Sanchez, Lukaku, and even Rashford.
Mourinho has finally got this team back to where people expect them to be every season. The true test of any Premier League team in Europe, is a Spanish team. Sevilla’s the weakest one remaining.
Man United must take advantage of this factor, and should move up to the last eight. Both teams have been in poor form in their leagues, but the superstar factor can be too much for Sevilla to overcome.
Leg 1 – Wednesday 2/21 – 2:45 pm EST – Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan
Leg 2 – Tuesday 3/13 – 2:45 pm EST – Old Trafford