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Sevilla prepare for Manchester United home tie as Nemanja Matic warns his team-mates to expect a tough test

Sevilla trained in Spain as Nemanja Matic warned his Manchester United team-mates to be wary of their Champions League opponents.

Matic believes Vincenzo Montella's side will prove to be a difficult test despite his team going into the last 16 tie as favourites.

The Serbia international has highlighted Sevilla's former Premier League stars such as Jesus Navas, Steven N'Zonzi and Roque Mesa as players to keep a watchful eye on.

Swansea midfielderu00a0Roque Mesa, who is on loan at Sevilla, takes part in a running drill
Swansea midfielder Roque Mesa, who is on loan at Sevilla, takes part in a running drill
Vincenzo Montella looks on as his players are put through their paces in Seville, Spain
Vincenzo Montella looks on as his players are put through their paces in Seville, Spain
Colombia internationalu00a0Luis Muriel trains as he prepares to face Manchester United
Colombia international Luis Muriel trains as he prepares to face Manchester United

Matic, speaking to Manchester United's official website ahead of the first competitive meeting between the two clubs, said: 'They have a couple of players who have already played in the Premier League and for sure that is going to be better for them.