Sevilla beats Juventus 1-0 to earn Europa League berth

However, two of those victories came against Real Madrid and Barcelona at home.

Sevilla, Europa League winners for the past two seasons, had to win and hope the German club didn’t take all three points at the Etihad Stadium.

“Now we must focus on Serie A because we’ve got a tough game on the horizon against Fiorentina”. Sevilla is struggling in the middle of the La Liga standings and hasn’t earned a point in the Champions League since Week 1 in September.

Another crucial player for the hosts could be midfielder Ever Banega, who is set to make his return to the first team following a calf injury.

Sevilla started stronger after the break and were rewarded 25 minutes from time when Llorente flicked Konoplyanka’s cross into the far corner for just his fourth goal since leaving Juventus in August.

“We knew that this was going to be a special night”. “Mario Mandzukic and Paulo Dybala did well [against Lazio], however Juan Cuadrado and Alvaro Morata likewise had a quick effect falling off the seat”. “We do not have our fate in our own hands to continue in Europe but we can put on a good performance and prepare to face a very challenging opponent”. The 30-year-old did not feature in the previous meeting and will be hoping to see some action in Seville against his former club.

Juventus’ legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has backed Barcelona to reclaim their Champions League title at the end of the season, as reported by Goal.

Last season’s beaten finalists were left to rue a series of missed chances as they suffered a first defeat in eight games.

In any case, Unai Emery’s side has begun to discover some structure locally, winning five of the last six home amusements in all rivalries, including triumphs against Real Madrid and Barcelona.