Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says Sevilla are a superior team after their Champions League elimination this week.

Mourinho suggested Sevilla were ahead of United in almost every aspect and that it should be no surprise the team currently fifth in La Liga were able to beat them.

“We went out to a side that's more successful than Manchester United in last seven years in Europe," said Mourinho.

“We went out to a side that has a huge tradition in knockout competitions, a side in the Spanish cup final. We're out to a team that knocked out Atletico Madrid in two legs.

“We were knocked out by a team that's brilliant in their approach for many years, with their scouting system, the way they invest with every Euro.

“Do you think they didn't have any players who could play in my team? In Sevilla, there are many players who would play in my team."