Valery Masalitin, a former CSKA Moscow footballer, shares his view on who might emerge as the favorite in the Europa League quarterfinals between Manchester United and Sevilla.
At the moment, predicting a single favorite seems impractical. Manchester United shows a commendable level of stability in the league, yet the campaign has its dips. The squad is in a phase of assembly, gradually taking shape. The right blend of players and tactics could elevate the team next season, much like how Arsenal has progressed this season. In a conversation with socialbites.ca, Masalitin explains that his inclination leans toward Manchester United for the upcoming clash.
Beyond that marquee matchup, the other quarterfinal ties in the Europa League feature Juventus from Italy against Sporting of Portugal, Feyenoord of the Netherlands versus Rome of Italy, and Bayer Leverkusen from Germany squaring off with Union Saint-Gilloise from Belgium.
There has also been a claim from Russian footballer Maxim Demenko, who has previously worn the shirts of Zenit, Spartak, and Krasnodar and earned two caps for the national team, that Manchester United will meet Sevilla in the 1/4 finals of the Europa League. This report adds to the chorus of opinions circulating about the tournament’s knockout stage and the potential outcomes for the teams involved. [citation: socialbites.ca] [citation: unnamed sources indicate Manchester United and Sevilla will face off in the quarterfinals, adding to the debate around potential favorites and dark horses in the event.]