Video: Kluivert Speaks Europa League, Chelsea & The Amsterdam Arena
Patrick Kluivert knows a thing or two about playing in Europe, the Dutch legend has won both the European Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup as well as scoring the winning goal in the 1995 Champions League final with Ajax. Now in his role as UEFA Europa League 2013 Final Ambassador, Kluivert looks ahead to the semi-final second legs.
Benfica go into their second leg 1-0 down to Fenerbahce but Kluivert is tipping them to overcome their Turkish opponents and underlines the advantage of playing in front of an intimidating packed house at the EstÁdio da Luz.
Chelsea take a 2-1 lead into their home leg thanks to David Luiz's last minute free kick in Basel and while Kluivert admits he was impressed with Basel's quarter final success over Spurs, he's backing last season's Champions League winners to finish the job at Stamford Bridge and go on to lift the trophy in Amsterdam.
Kluivert saved special praise for Chelsea youngster and fellow Dutchman Nathan AkÉ who featured in the Blues quarter final against Rubin Kazan. He's got a bright future, if you can make your debut at Chelsea the most important thing is that you showed the coach you are able to do it and if you can do it at this level it's quite impressive.
So Pat's money is on Chelsea to beat Benfica at the Amsterdam Arena and claim back to back European silverware. Will it be that straight forward, who are you backing?
