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Jorge Jesus insists Sevilla favourites for Europa League

Benfica coach Jorge Jesus insists they're not favourites going into the Europa League final with Sevilla.

Benfica have already wrapped up this season's Portuguese Liga and League Cup titles but still greater glory awaits, with the unprecedented achievement of four major honours very much a realistic prospect after a stellar campaign.

They play Rio Ave in the final of the Portuguese Cup next weekend, but for now attention remains entirely on bringing a successful end to their European adventure in Turin.

"I think neither side will go into the final as favourites - we both have a 50/50 chance of winning," Jesus told uefa.com. "You have to be really good to reach a final, and I have a great deal of respect for this Sevilla side who will compete in the final with us. They have every right to win this competition outright. "

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