Sevilla qualifying for the last 16 means the Spanish side cannot defend their Europa League title, as only the third-place finishers in each group enjoy the cushion of playing in Europe’s secondary competition. It will be a strange feeling for the Spanish side, who already have a record six Europa League titles, all since 2006. "Qualifying for the last 16 of the Champions League is fantastic,’’ coach Julen Lopetegui said.
AFP