Sevilla chairman has backed Jorge Sampaoli to stun Real Madrid and Barcelona

Sevilla chairman has backed has backed Jorge Sampaoli to stun Real Madrid and Barcelona

Sevilla chairman Jose Castro believes Jorge Sampaoli can master a win over Real Madrid and Barcelona in Super Cups.

The Europa league winners will face Real Madrid in UEFA Super Cup on Tuesday and then will face League Champions Barcelona in the first leg of Spanish Super Cup.

Sevilla chairman has backed has backed Jorge Sampaoli to stun Real Madrid and Barcelona

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Sevilla chairman has backed has backed Jorge Sampaoli to stun Real Madrid and Barcelona

“We’re incredibly excited. It’s a difficult opponent but we’re going to try to claim both titles based on our play, our courage and our passion,” he said.

“The team has great potential. We’ll see Sampaoli’s system, which is risky, but we’re always risky. It’s a sign of this Sevilla.”Madrid have some absentees but they have other very good players to replace them,” he added.

“There are players for us who won’t be ready in time for the final. But it’s a very important title for us.”

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Meanwhile former Sevilla striker Kevin Gameiro has revealed he rejected Barcelona to join Atletico Madrid.

I would’ve only got a few minutes [at Barca],” he told L’Equipe.

“[Simeone] told me he was looking for a player like me, who was able to offer something in defence and attack and also be a goalscorer. Above all, [it had to be] someone who could blend in with the collective.

“In fact, it was more likely that I’d stay at Sevilla than go to Barcelona.

Sevilla chairman has backed has backed Jorge Sampaoli to stun Real Madrid and Barcelona

“I knew that if I went to Barcelona, my situation would’ve been the fourth attacker. I think my playing time would’ve been reduced.

“[Atleti] were, above all, a sporting option. My agents informed me of more attractive offers financially, but I wanted to stay in Spain.

“I feel very good here and so do my family, plus La Liga is one of the best competitions [in the world].

“Only Spanish teams have won European trophies in the last three years.”