Two clubs chasing Copa Libertadores glory will do battle today in a cup match between Sevilla and Benfica. The cup final scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at Juventus Stadium in Turin and can be live streamed here free.
Both clubs enter today's match hoping European glory will be captured. Unlike Benfica, however, Sevilla have chased it not knowing previous European failure. Benfica failed to qualify for the knockout rounds of the UEFA Champions League and are chasing a consolation prize, while Sevilla manager Unai Emery is chasing a dream (h/t to Inside Spanish Football). "I remember watching those finals [in 2006 and 2007] and wondering to myself what it would be like to experience being in that situation one day. Now, I'm here," Emery said.
"I'm keen to make the most of it. Opportunities appear when you're there and involved yourself, and fortunately, we're here," he added.
"This opportunity is the path we're on and that path is a process we've experienced and learned from. Every moment since August, it's been a dream, an illusion, a unique objective and without thinking about it."
"We're here now, and we'll continue enjoying it."
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Player to Watch: Sevilla's Ivan Rakitic has been linked with a summer transfer to various clubs, including Real Madrid. With his 12 goals and 10 assists this season, it's easy to see why.
Sevilla's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Beto; Navarro, Pareja, Fazio, Coke; Carrico, Mbia; Vitolo, Rakitic, Reyes; Bacca
Benfica's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Oblak; Siqueira, Luisao, Garay, Pereira; Gaitan, Gomes, Amorim, Sulejmani; Lima, Rodrigo
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