Vicente Iborra looks ahead to Villarreal tie

Sevilla midfielder Vicente Iborra has claimed that his team's Europa League last-16 tie against Villarreal "will be decided by the little details".

The Spanish rivals will face off in European competition for the first time on Thursday as Sevilla make the trip to El Madrigal for the first leg.

"This tie will be decided by the little details, in the slight adjustments, that's why we need everyone in their proper place," Iborra is quoted as saying by Inside Spanish Football.

"They are a very vertical team, they feel comfortable in possession but they adapt well because they have great counter attacking players. We need to be prepared for every type of game, to tighten up when they have possession and not leave them space when they want to move."

Sevilla, who sit one point and one spot above Villarreal in La Liga, are the current holders of the Europa League.