Europa League: Seydou Keita Faces Former Team Sevilla as Valencia Targets First-Leg Advantage
After the excitement of the Champions League, attention now turns to the Europa League, with the first-leg semi-finals kicking off this Thursday. In an all-Spanish affair, Valencia CF travels to Seville to face off against Sevilla FC, with the match offering a chance for Seydou Keita to meet his former teammates.
The 34-year-old midfielder has made an impressive return to European football, having rejoined Valencia in January after spending a year and a half in China with Dalian Aerbin. Since his return, Keita has quickly re-established himself as a key figure in the Valencia midfield, playing a crucial role in their Europa League run. While Valencia’s domestic season in La Liga has not gone as planned, the team has been focusing on their European campaign, with the semi-final providing them with a chance to turn things around.
“We’re going to Seville to get a good result. We’re going forward confident in our chances,” said striker Eduardo Vargas, as the team sets its sights on a strong first-leg performance. With Keita’s experience and leadership, Valencia will look to challenge Sevilla’s dominance in Europe and take an important step toward reaching the final.
