Two clubs chasing UEFA Europa League glory will do battle today in a cup match between FC Porto and Sevilla. The quarterfinal clash scheduled for 3:05 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio do Dragão in Porto and can be live streamed here.
Preparing for a showdown with his former club, Sevilla goalkeeper Beto has expressed mixed feelings about the encounter (h/t to UEFA's official website). "I said before the draw that we would meet them," Beto explained. "I have mixed feelings. On the one hand I'm happy because I will return to a club I can relate to a lot and for whom I have a lot of respect and love. But on the other hand I didn't want to face them because they are a very tough opponent," he added.
"This will be a very even tie. It won't be easy for us or for Porto."
"They are not having a normal season by their standards, but they are a great club and we will need to be very careful."
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Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Sevilla's Ivan Rakitic has been an unstoppable force in the club's midfield. The 26-year-old Croatian sensation has 11 goals and 10 assists in league competition this season.
FC Porto's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Fabiano; Sandro, Mangala, Maicon, Danilo; Defour, Fernando, Eduardo; Quaresma, Martinez, Varela
Sevilla's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Varas; Moreno, Pareja, Navarro, Coke; Trochowski, Iborra; Reyes, Rakitic, Vitolo; Gameiro
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