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Seville says goodbye to Europe. The defeat against Lens was the culmination of their terrible performance in the Champions League, where they failed to win and bowed out with two draws and four defeats. As bottom of the group, only victory in France was enough for them to take part in the Europa League. The little details always play against a team that shows its face but has a huge weakness in defense. Lens sent him off with two goals in two shots on goal, one of them a penalty. If it is not a sending off, like Ocampos against PSV, it is an avoidable action by Soumaré, who lost the ball and then scored a penalty in the 62nd minute that made things almost impossible for the Andalusian team made. If such childish mistakes are repeated, it is not a misfortune. It's more of a lack of quality. This is a team determined to make it easier for their rivals to throw away everything good they have done before.
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Samba Brice, Facundo Medina, Kevin Danso, Jonathan Gradit (Abduqodir Khusanov, min. 97), Florian Sotoca, Salis Abdul Samed, Nampalys Mendy (Neil El Aynaoui, min. 23), Ruben Aguilar, Frankowski, Sepe Elye Wahi (Morgan Guilavogui , Min. 72) and David Pereira Da Costa (Angelo Fulgini, Min. 72)
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Dmitrovic, Sergio Ramos, Kike Salas, Gudelj, Djibril Sow, Boubakary Soumare, Adrià Pedrosa, Juanlu Sanchez, Rakitic, Óliver Torres (Rafa Mir, min. 69) and En-Nesyri
Goals 1-0 min. 62: Frankowski. 1-1 min 79: Sergio Ramos. 2-1 min 95: Angelo Fulgini.
referee Felix Zwayer
Yellow cards Neil El Aynaoui (Min. 36), Boubakary Soumare (Min. 60), Kike Salas (Min. 65), Facundo Medina (Min. 75), Sergio Ramos (Min. 79), Angelo Fulgini (Min. 85) and Rafa Mir (min. 98)
Sevilla weren't even saved by Sergio Ramos, a legend who was able to score a Panenka-style penalty to equalize after missing his first attempt and paralyzing the entire field. Samba stepped forward and the throw was repeated. Sergio himself had a clear chance to make it 1-2 after Sevilla's surprise in the 94th minute. It would have been too beautiful in this dark time of year. Pedrosa, one of Sevilla's best players, lost the ball and, as in the first leg, Fulgini ended the Andalusian team's history in Europe. Diego Alonso has now played eleven games without a win between the league and the Champions League. The days of the worst bench abomination in Seville's history are numbered. We have to wait for the next few hours. Fifteen years later, Sevilla reached the group stage.
Sevilla's first half was a refuge in the midst of the storm in which it lives. At least it was a well-organized team that dominated a cowering Lens, who only managed a draw to take third place. An orderly Sevilla with a defense of three central defenders who have suffered 14 casualties heading into the clash in the cold and rainy north of France. Even with a very slow pace and little impact, Sevilla were the only team that showed signs of life. A group that missed opportunities such as an indirect free kick inside the penalty area in the seventh minute by goalkeeper Samba, who only had to intervene after a great shot from Rakitic in the 29th minute. It was the clearest chance of the first act of this decent Sevilla, which thrived on the quality losses of Rakitic and the seriousness of Soumaré and Sergio Ramos. However, a team lacked the depth and play between the lines to overcome a committed rival.
Sergio Ramos makes history
Soumaré's mistake came and Lens' first goal came from a penalty. Sergio Ramos scored like Panenka, but his legend could not stop the fall of this weak Sevilla, determined to always breathe life into their rivals. “We’re screwed. It's a hard night. Very difficult. Despite the loss, we played a complete game. We must be proud of those of us who came. “We can look each other in the eye when we enter the dressing room,” said Sergio Ramos, who scored his 18th goal in the Champions League. This made him the defender with the most goals in the history of the competition. “The team is 100 percent with the coach,” said Gudelj.
“I am very strong to reverse the situation. Without a doubt, I see myself against Getafe and feel the support of the players and the entire club,” said Diego Alonso. “Football is very cruel to us,” he added.
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