Robins Van Persie reveals that games like the Europa League semi-finals are what teams like Sevilla live for and it makes them one of the favorites.
Manchester United prepare to go head to head with Sevilla in the Europa League semi-final.
The bookies have United as favorites to progress to the final, but with Sevilla having won the trophy five times, they cannot be discounted.
Former United striker Robin Van Persie reveals how he once nearly joined the “kings of the Europa League” but opted for Arsenal instead.
Speaking to Stats Perform News he believes it’s a tough one to call. With United’s success gauged on titles rather than Europe’s second trophy, he feels it makes the Spanish side a dangerous proposition.
The Dutchman said:
“I almost talked to them before my time at Arsenal, they were one of the three options I could go to. It was tempting to go there, but then I chose Arsenal.”
“Sevilla are one of the favorites, but first they have to find a way around Manchester United.”
“They are cup fighters, they live to play these type of games.”
“The last couple of months have definitely been positive but they have to keep showing that – the pressure is on.”
“I can’t say that if they don’t win the season is not a success, after the break, it looks positive. It’s promising for next season.”
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