Pilgrimage, predicted XI and the Robin van Persie factor - expert view of FeyenoordAston Villa return to the scene of their most famous night in the Europa League on ThursdayView Image Head coach Robin Van Persie of Feyenoord (Image: Getty Images)Aston Villa test their embryonic recovery in the Europa League this week when they face Feyenoord at the De Kuip Stadium - a venue familiar to fans of a certain vintage. ‌Feyenoord have had no such struggles, Robin van Persie - who took over in February - has overseen a brilliant start to the campaign with seven wins from ten games. MG: Manager Robin van Persie said reaching the knock-out stage of the Europa League should be a realistic target. Van Persie prioritised the Dutch league, resting no less than seven starters. MG: Feyenoord usually finds the net in every match, apart from the Braga game for which Van Persie picked a completely different forward line.