27 March 2014 - FC Utrecht Training Complex & Academic Facilities
The Europa League quarterfinal draw had delivered the ultimate test in the form of Sevilla FC, the Spanish giants who had won the competition twice in recent years and possessed the experience and quality that made them overwhelming favorites. The fixture represented the pinnacle of Utrecht's European journey, with the opportunity to reach a continental semifinal providing motivation that transcended every previous challenge.
The week following the Valencia triumph had been filled with celebration and preparation in equal measure, with the coaching staff working to ensure that success didn't breed complacency while beginning preliminary analysis of their Spanish opponents. The draw result had provided both excitement and trepidation, with Sevilla's European pedigree demanding absolute respect.
