Villarreal defender Mateo Musacchio has revealed that the Yellow Submarine are "really looking forward" to Thursday's Europa League last-16 first leg against Sevilla.

The two teams have met on 33 occasions domestically, but Thursday will be the first European clash between the Spanish rivals.

"This is one of those games everyone wants to play in. It's a lovely tie and we're all really looking forward to kickoff," Musacchio told reporters at a press conference.

Villarreal have not reached the quarter-finals of the Europa League since the 2010-11 season, when they were eventually beaten by Porto.

Sevilla, however, are the reigning champions after overcoming Benfica on penalties in last season's final.