The Sevilla squad will face a straight draw this Friday, with a chance to meet a range of different opponents.
Despite enduring a difficult campaign, the kings of the Europa League, Sevilla, find themselves in the quarterfinals after edging out Turkish side Fenerbahçe with a 1-2 aggregate score. They remain the sole Spanish club in the last eight after Betis fell to Manchester United and Real Sociedad were eliminated by Roma. Now, Jorge Sampaoli’s group awaits the Friday draw in Nyon, Switzerland, where the potential adversaries could come from a wide spectrum of footballing backgrounds.
Which teams would Sevilla’s possible rivals in the 2022-23 Europa League quarter-finals
The variation in possible opponents stems from a pure draw, meaning group stage standings no longer decide who faces whom, and teams from the Champions League can also be drawn against those from the Europa League. It is important to note that the draw format does not restrict cross-border meetings or value the prior round’s country representation. As such, the potential matches will be determined purely by the luck of the draw, with no seeding to guarantee a particular flavor of challenge.
Alongside the anticipation of the quarterfinals, the semi-final pairings will also be revealed before the weekend, providing a clearer picture of the path to the final. Below are a mix of opponents that could present Sevilla with both stiff tests and more manageable ties:
- Manchester United
- Juventus
- Feyenoord
- Sporting CP
- Union Saint-Gilloise
- Bayer Leverkusen
- Roma
Note: This assessment reflects the likely candidates based on the quarterfinalists and the general draw rules in effect for the competition this season. (Goal)