Mitrovic reveals which Man United star he wants to face in final
Besiktas defender Matej Mitrovic has revealed that he believes the Istanbul giants will progress to the Europa League final.
Speaking to Sporx, Mitrovic underlined that he wants Manchester United in the final so that he can prove himself against star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
“I want Manchester United in the final, bring on Ibrahimovic and I will prove myself,” Mitrovic said.
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Besiktas will have to find a way past Lyon before even thinking about the semi-finals.
The Croatian international is under no illusions that Besiktas will have an easy ride in the quarter-finals against Lyon.
“I mean we could have drawn someone easier but at this stage nobody is easy, we have the quality to get past Lyon,” he added.
United meanwhile, take on Belgium giants Anderlecht in the quarter-finals.
The Red Devils are currently the bookmakers favourite to win the Europa League.
Besiktas have progressed to the quarter-final stage for the first time since 2003 however, the Eagles have been in great form this season and are currently first in the Turkish league.
Mitrovic joined the Istanbul giants on a €4.2 million move from Rijeka in January.
The 23-year-old defender started in the 4-1 victory over Olympiakos in the Europa League Last 16 second-leg tie last week.
