Europa League SF: Five-time winners Sevilla to battle 19-game unbeaten Man United for final spot
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| UEFA Europa League Semi-Final: Sevilla vs Manchester United in the city of Köln, Germany at 20:00. In the photos, Lucas Ocampos (up) celebrates with his teammates after scoring for Sevilla in their UEFA Europa League quarter-final match against Wolverhampton Wanderers in Duisburg, Germany and Bruno Fernandes (down) celebrates with teammates after scoring for Manchester United against FC Copenhagen during their UEFA Europa League quarter-final match in Köln, Germany. Photo of Sevilla: Friedemann Vogel/Pool via Getty Images. Photo of Man United: Wolfgang Rattay/Pool via Getty Images |
A spot in the Europa League final is up for grabs when two powerhouses in Sevilla and Manchester United lock horns in Sunday's semi-final in Cologne.
Sevilla reached the last four courtesy of a slim quarter-final victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, while United recorded a 1-0 success of their own against Copenhagen last time out.
Sevilla have become renowned for their Europa League exploits in recent times, and the La Liga outfit are still on course to add to their record five triumphs in the competition.
Unai Emery was the mastermind behind three successive Europa League crowns for Sevilla between 2014 and 2016.
However, the La Liga side will certainly not be looking back at that disappointment as they enter the semi-final showdown with United on a 19-game unbeaten streak across all competitions.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Manchester United "physically and mentally ready" for Sevilla ⬇
Sevilla were certainly made to work for their victory over Wolves in the quarters, and the story could have been completely different had Raul Jimenez not missed from the penalty spot, but Lucas Ocampos's 17th goal of the season in the 88th minute ultimately proved the difference on the night."We’re physically and mentally ready," says the boss.— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 15, 2020
"I just want them to enjoy the semi-final. We've got to three semis but we want to go one step further."#MUFC #UEL pic.twitter.com/yeXSoOOj3U
Man United Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes bares mind... ⬇
Lopetegui's men are already assured of Champions League qualification owing to their fourth-placed finish in the 2019-20 La Liga season.There's only one thing on @B_Fernandes8's mind... 🧠— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 15, 2020
🔴 #MUFC
🏆 #UEL
⏱ @TAGHeuer pic.twitter.com/VejtV4fSy9
Manchester United have also booked their spot in Europe's elite competition for next season, but if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to lay down a marker ahead of the new campaign, a trophy is essential.
UEL Semi-Final: Köln, Germany will host Sevilla vs Manchester United ⬇
The victors of this game will meet either Inter Milan or Shakhtar Donetsk in the August 21 final, with the other two semi-finalists going head-to-head on Monday evening.⚽️ MATCHDAY! It's a big one!— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) August 16, 2020
🏆 @EuropaLeague Semi Final
🏟 Stadion Köln, Cologne
🆚 @ManUtd
⏰ 21:00 CET
COME ON SEVILLA!!!! 💪⚪🔴#WeareSevilla #UEL pic.twitter.com/Uk5MUPsDTL
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