Sevilla and Brazil winger Adriano has declared that if the Andalucian side not qualify for the Champions League next season, it will be a "catastrophe".

Sevilla, who for a while were sitting second in the table, have slipped off the pace lately and were humiliated by Real Betis in the derby last weekend.

President Jose Maria Del Nido has given his support to coach Manolo Jimenez though, and Adriano offered his today.

"We are always with him and he is with us. Provided that he is our coach we will do everything possible to help him and to keep the team up at the top," he told Marca.

"Not to qualify for the Champions League this season would be a catastrophe for me. We know the Copa Del Rey is good and we are close to the end and, if we win, it will be a great game. We have to try and put Sevilla up the top again though."

Adriano has just returned from his duties with Brazil this week and should be available to face Espanyol this weekend, a game that he believes could start a good run.

"We are not in a good moment right now, but I expect that we will play a good game so we can begin a decent run of form," he mused.

"It is not easy right now, even more so after losing the derby at home, but after returning from national duty, everyone is very focused, and the page has been turned. It was a blow for us but the happiness has returned, the good environment in the group, and we are going to go to Barcelona with the intention of taking three points."

Whilst Sevilla have dipped in form lately they have also struggled with injuries all season, and Adriano admits they have had some bad luck at times.

"We have had some bad luck, we have played good games but the ball has not wanted to go in. Now the wind will blow in our favour though and there is still a long way to go. The thing is that, when people come to play Sevilla, they know to cover the wings. We do not have to change, but to have confidence in ourselves to play our game" he concluded.