Two clubs chasing UEFA Europa League glory will do battle today in a cup match between Valencia and Sevilla. The semifinal clash scheduled for 3:05 p.m. ET will be held at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia and can be live streamed here free.
Valencia are embarking on familiar territory. The Spanish outfit was able to overturn a 3-0 deficit against FC Basel in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Europa League. Now, manager Juan Antonio Pizzi must once again find the correct formula to complete the great escape and lead his men to the final in Turin (h/t to UEFA's official website). "You didn't need to watch the game Sevilla lost in Bilbao to see they are vulnerable," said Pizzi.
"If we had been more accurate in the first leg, we could have scored in Seville. We can overcome the first-leg loss," he added.
"I'm not looking to defeat Valencia; I'm looking to guide Sevilla through to the final. I've played a semifinal before, with Valencia in the [2011/12] Europa League, but I lost to Atlético. I have another chance now with Sevilla."
"We are all in a good place, close to something extraordinary,"
Will Valencia be able to reach that something extraordinary with an aggregate win at home? Tell us @SportsWN
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: If Valencia are to overturn their 2-0 deficit, they will need the attacking prowess of Eduardo Vargas. The 24-year-old Chilean has shown his versatility this season, fitting into five different roles in the club's formation. With two goals and two assists already in this competition, he'll look to add more.
Valencia's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Guaita; Gaya, Costa, Mathieu, Pereira; Fede, Fuego, Parejo, Feghouli; Vargas, Jonas
Sevilla's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Beto; Moreno, Pareja, Fazio, Coke; Carrico, Mbia; Vitolo, Rakitic, Reyes; Bacca
© Copyright 2024 Sports World News, All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.
