It appears Manchester United's story with Spanish opponents in the Europa League this campaign isn't over yet, as they are drawn against Sevilla in the quarterfinals.
Having eliminated current La Liga table toppers FC Barcelona in the playoff and top four hopefuls Real Betis in the round of 16 of the tournament, they have also played well against Real Sociedad in the group stages of the competition, where they lost at home but won away in Spain.
The Red Devils must actually completely banish their Spanish demons if they want to have a shot at the Europa League trophy this season. It is as well an avenue for the 20-time Premier League Champions to give the Spanish sides a taste of their own medicine.
Sevilla is among the several Spanish teams that have continuously dented Manchester United's hopes of progressing in European competitions. They were responsible for the Red Devils' elimination from the UEFA Champions League round of 16 in 2018 while also inflicting another loss on them in the 2019 semi-finals of the Europa League.
But given the confidence and swagger portrayed by Erik Ten Hag's side against Spanish opponents this season, Old Trafford faithfuls will be looking forward to a memorable clash with the Seville-based club.
Other quarterfinals clash in the Europa League, with Seria A sides Juventus and AS Roma playing against Sporting CP and Fayenoord respectively. While Bayern Leverkusen and Union SG battle it out in the last fixture of the quarterfinals,
UEFA Europa League Full Draw:
🏴 Man Utd - Sevilla 🇪🇸
Juventus - Sporting
Leverkusen - Union SG
Feyenoord - Roma
The first leg of the quarterfinal tie of the Europa League will be played on April 13th, while the reverse leg will be played a week later on April 20th.
If Erik Ten Hag's side manage to secure a semi finals spot, they will face either of Juventus or Sporting CP.
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