Two clubs chasing UEFA Europa League glory will do battle today in a cup match between Sevilla and Real Betis. The Round of 16 clash scheduled for 4 p.m. ET will be held at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in Seville and can be live streamed here.
Don’t let domestic form deceive you. Today's confrontation between Sevilla and Real Betis will carry every bit of the 80-plus years of derby history between the two Spanish sides. Though Betis trail Sevilla by 23 points in the Liga BBVA table and immanently face relegation at season’s end, Sevilla manager Unai Emery expects his men to be on their guard (h/t to UEFA’s official website). “It will be a great day for both teams, but there are no favorites," Emery said. "We know Betis very well. There is no point looking at past results, all that matters is the here and now,” he added.
“We want to enjoy the moment and we'll be playing for the win. I'm expecting a tight match played at high intensity.”
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Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Sevilla striker Kevin Gameiro has been in scintillating form during this Europa League campaign. The Frenchman has four goals and an assist in just four appearances.
Sevilla’s Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Varas; Moreno, Carrico, Fazio, Coke; Iborra, Cristóforo; Reyes, Rakitic, Vitolo; Gameiro
Real Betis’ Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Adán; Vilá, Figueras, Perquis, Juanfran; N’Diaye, Reyes; Vadillo, Verdú, Cedrick; Castro
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