Real Madrid's Technical Experience For Sheriff Tiraspol 'Pede' Facing Manchester United

Sheriff Tiraspol Stjepan Tomas coach. (Photo: Twitter @FotclubSheriff)

JAKARTA - Sheriff Tiraspol Stjepan's coach Tomas is optimistic that his team will have the ability to beat Manchester United in the Europa League group stage, in the middle of this week.

The Maldvova club will host the English Premier League giant on the second matchday of Group E at the Bolshaya Sportivnaya Stadium, Thursday, September 15 evening WIB.

Tomas emphasized that his team was very motivated to face the Red Devils. Moreover, last season they were able to beat a team like Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League group stage.

"This is a great motivation to play against a team like Manchester United. (Cristiano) Ronaldo may play or not. Last year, we beat Real Madrid," Tomas said.

"Now we are (back) against an experienced team. We have played many matches in the European Champions League and Europa League."

"I think we have experience (to beat them)," he continued.

The Sheriff opened a campaign for the second tier competition between European clubs with a positive note. They successfully beat problemnia 3-0 in an away match in the opening match of Group E on September 8.

In addition, they also just won 2-0 over Milsami Orhei in the Moldova Super League match last Sunday. The results make them the top spot in the standings.

Meanwhile Manchester United came to this match with unsatisfactory results. They lost 0-1 at home to Real Sociedad at Old Trafford on the first matchday.

"Manchester United is the most famous team in the world. They didn't play this week. We need to prepare ourselves and try to take advantage of the opportunities," Tomas said.

"The most important thing is how we play defensively and find our moments. Maybe not much, but we have to take advantage of the small opportunities that exist," he added.

The Sheriff is currently unbeaten in Moldova Super Liga. Merela is at the top of the standings with 17 points from the seven matches they have played.

Meanwhile, Manchester United are still trying to find their best form in the Premier League after a bad start. Erik ten Hag's side still fill fifth place in the standings with 12 points.