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DOM 22.05.2016 | Features

Sergio Rico v MSN, a fascinating duel

The Sevilla FC goalkeeper has enjoyed a fabulous campaign which he hopes to conclude by keeping out the fearsome trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar, who have notched an astonishing 130 goals between them this season.

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DOM 22.05.2016

Sergio Rico. Goalkeeper, safe pair of hands, trusty custodian. The present and future for Sevilla FC lies with the mature 22-year-old who has taken huge strikes forward recently, to the point where he is now a fixture in Unai Emery's starting lineup. The Spaniard is certainly one for the big occasion, with Sunday's Copa del Rey final at the Vicente Calderon definitely fitting the bill.

The shotstopper is in fine form, as shown by Vicente del Bosque's decision to call him up to the national squad on the back of a 44-game season in which Rico has established himself as an essential member of the first team. He played a pivotal role in the Andalusian outfit's 2-1 home victory over FC Barcelona back in October. The Spaniard was rewarded for his impressive performances back in January, when he penned a new contract with the club tying him down until 2019.

One of the best frontlines in world football will be vying to find a way past the Sevilla number 1. Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar have racked up 130 goals this season (41+59+30), with the Uruguayan putting in numerous breathtaking performances in his second year with Los Azulgranas.

Rico can expect to be kept very busy in a fixture that traditionally produces goals. There were just the nine (5-4) when the two sides met back in August in the UEFA Super Cup, while both league clashes finished 2-1 to the hosts. If the Europa League winners are to bask in Copa del Rey glory come Sunday evening, finding a way to silence the prolific trio that have notched 90 goals in LaLiga in 2015/16 will be crucial.

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