Sevilla vs. Tottenham Hotspur.

Mouthwatering tie - potentially the most entertaining couple of games about to be played across both competitions this week, & next.

Chevanton says they've scouted us:

Chevanton: Spurs will be tough

Ernesto Chevanton does not believe that Sevilla are favourites to win their Uefa Cup quarter-final with Tottenham and states that it will be a tough encounter.


The Spanish high-flyers meet the Premiership club on Thursday in the first leg in Seville and know that they must chalk up a good result before heading to White Hart Lane next week.

Sevilla have been doing their homework and Chevanton revealed that the squad watched Spurs' victory over Reading on Sunday and picked out their strong points.

Despite being in a race for the Spanish title, while the North London club are looking to earn a place in the Uefa Cup next season, the Uruguayan striker does not think that his team are stronger.

"In this tie I do not see a favourite," he said. "I think the team that will win is the one that commits less errors and takes advantage of the opposition's mistakes.

"Tottenham won on Sunday and from what we have seen they have a good team.

"They are a side that works very hard and play a lot of direct balls as they have a tall and very technically gifted striker.

"It will be a very difficult game.

"But Sevilla have proved over the past couple of years the quality that we have and it is normal that people will say how good we are."

Chevanton made a rare start for Sevilla up front in the goalless draw against Osasuna at the weekend and was pleased with his performance.

"I felt good because I had the opportunity to start although, regrettably, we did not win," he explained.

"What was important was not to lose, because we do not have a great record up there."


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I don't like what he means by "direct". Apart from the odd defensive clearance, or Robinson punt - I'd hardly call our build-up play that. Obviously didn't see us vs. Braga.

Can't wait for it, though sadly for Spurs I see Sevilla prevailing - though its great that you have the first leg away - if you'd been at home first your chances would have been pretty bad.

You need to convert all the chances you get - you seem to have been doing an Arsenal this season: playing good football and creating chances but not finishing as many as you should

Sevilla rested Kershakov, Kanouté and Poulsen this weekend.. I expect a tough and close match with Sevilla edging it.

Come on the Spurs

Oleguerisntthatgreat wrote:Sevilla rested Kershakov, Kanouté and Poulsen this weekend.. I expect a tough and close match with Sevilla edging it.

Don't forget, Alves too.

I really can't see Spurs winning this match, Sevilla are better in all departments of the game IMO. Spurs' will need to rely on individual magic from Lennon and Berbatov, but I don't know if their weak left side can cope with Dani Alves if he's in the mood.

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potentially the most entertaining couple of games about to be played across both competitions this week, & next.

this is not true because that title can only go to the Dutch-German clash between Bremen and AZ!

I wish the semis were made of of these two - AZ and Werder.

They are going to be great games. I will probably watch this one though. Sevilla will not want to lose and ruin the city's fiesta. They should prevail.

I'm thinking a final of Sevilla vs Werder?

kas wrote:

Oleguerisntthatgreat wrote:Sevilla rested Kershakov, Kanouté and Poulsen this weekend.. I expect a tough and close match with Sevilla edging it.

Don't forget, Alves too.

I really can't see Spurs winning this match, Sevilla are better in all departments of the game IMO. Spurs' will need to rely on individual magic from Lennon and Berbatov, but I don't know if their weak left side can cope with Dani Alves if he's in the mood.

Lee and Malbranque did really well against Reading down the left at the weekend. I know Sevilla's right hand side will be alot more difficult to contain than Reading's but Alves can't bomb forward all the time leaving room for Malbranque, who can be excellent on his day.

But when there isn't Alves bombing forward you always have Jesus Navas there. Lee will have a difficult game. thats for sure.

Lee has really picked up his game recently.

Whilst Spurs will have to watch out for Alves-Navas, Sevilla will have to watch out for Spurs attacking threat - and Lennon can drift onto the left as well so they could play 3 attacking players down the left if they wanted

Its good that Spurs are underdogs, and rightly so.

I had hoped sevilla might have half an eye on the league, but since they've rested a number of players on the weekend, its pretty obvious they are taking the UEFA cup very seriously.

Spurs defence is shaky and thats my worry- no King, and Rocha has been dodgier than a 3 day old curry in recent games. Dawson is exceptional in the air, but will be vulnerable to Sevilla on the ground.

The form of Berbatov is the key. Should he play like he did against Bolton at WHL, he is almost unplayable. Should he play like he did against Reading, its going to be too tough.

Lennon V Alves will be interesting should it arise. Acid test for the young man

I Am Weasel wrote:Its good that Spurs are underdogs, and rightly so.

I had hoped sevilla might have half an eye on the league, but since they've rested a number of players on the weekend, its pretty obvious they are taking the UEFA cup very seriously.

Spurs defence is shaky and thats my worry- no King, and Rocha has been dodgier than a 3 day old curry in recent games. Dawson is exceptional in the air, but will be vulnerable to Sevilla on the ground.

The form of Berbatov is the key. Should he play like he did against Bolton at WHL, he is almost unplayable. Should he play like he did against Reading, its going to be too tough.

Lennon V Alves will be interesting should it arise. Acid test for the young man

Good assessment. Sevilla are the favourites in this game. Sevilla are more constant while Spurs are too hot and cold.

I predict Dracula to have a good game though.

I Am Weasel wrote:The form of Berbatov is the key. Should he play like he did against Bolton at WHL, he is almost unplayable. Should he play like he did against Reading, its going to be too tough.

Good point. Sevilla's central defensive pair is a bit dodgy relative to the rest of the team so Berbatov can really exploit it. And not just him, I didn't mention Keane in my initial post, but he'll be key as well. His running off the ball and vision is probably among the best in the Premiership, and he can really create some great openings for Berbatov.

Sevilla might be favourites, but I think that Tottenheim Heißsporn do have a realistic chance in this tie.


Just for you Pele.

I can't wait for this now!

I have a feeling these to ties will rock

They should start Chevanton - he would take Dawson to the cleaners.

UEFA Cup will show some exciting attacking football me thinks, exactly what has been missing in the CL so far this season.

Sevilla 4-1 T*ttenham...

Now that we got the boring "Big Boy" stuff out of the way - lets HYPE!

Oh Freddi Freddi! Freddi Freddi Freddi Freddi Kanoute!!!

Francesco Totti wrote:They should start Chevanton - he would take Dawson to the cleaners.

Zokora's turning into an absolute beast protecting the back 4 lately - showing what all the fuss was about at the WC.

We'll have to score to stay in the game - no way will we be able to keep a clean sheet.

Any idea on the squad for tonight?

Huddlestone is injured.

jol doesn't seem the type that would change formation just because its a better team, so my guess would be:

---------------Robinson--------------

Chimbonda---Dawson---Rocha------Lee

Lennon-------Zokora---Jenas--Malbranqe

-----------Keane---Dracula---------

Rocha is cup tied.

Its going to be that team but Chimbonda in place of Rocha and Stalteri at right back.

This tie is as mouthwatering as a Champions League game for me, I really am looking forward to seeing some good attacking football.

Anyone know the expected Sevilla line-up?

Oh dear, Stalteri playing is a little worrying.

Spurs' backline is shaky at best. If Berbs, Keane and Lennon arent firing upfront it could be a traumatic 1st leg.

@Deano -cant believe you have changed your avatar and signature in ode of an overrated waste of space like Totti and a shit arse club like Roma. You were much more likeable as a Hammer. Can take abuse from a West Ham supporter, but not a supporter of the most dislikeable mob of whingeing, card waving, clapping, diving c*nts in Europe

Stalteri has been good whenever he's played though.

Aside from that goal vs. West ham, he pocketed Robben in the 1st F.A Cup 1/4 final, and did well against Braga. Funny how everyone's worried about those two, when they are literally the only members of the squad (with Berbatov) who've had experience at the latter stages of European competition like this in the lasty 2-3 years. Would say Keane & Jenas, but we must be talking at least 4-5 years for the pair of them, and sadly Rocha is cup tied.

Cesc wrote:This tie is as mouthwatering as a Champions League game for me, I really am looking forward to seeing some good attacking football.

Anyone know the expected Sevilla line-up?

If I had to guess:
Palop
Alves-J. Navarro-Escude-David
Navas-Poulsen-Renato-Adriano
Kanoute-Luis Fabiano

Don't rate Fabiano that much. Chevanton should play.

Huddlestone will be a miss. Looking forward to the game. Is it on CH5?

Calidad wrote:Don't rate Fabiano that much. Chevanton should play.

Huddlestone will be a miss. Looking forward to the game. Is it on CH5?

No Ernesto "the best striker in the world" Chevanton either. He's just overrated by Pierre.

Kerzakov should partner kanoute in attack.

Chevanton is good but not THAT good (sorry Pierre, hasn't impressed me as much from the Liga games I've seen). Luis Fabiano is more accustomed to the system, or maybe Kerzhakov will start.