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Sevilla secure place in last 16
- Updated: December 7, 2016
Sevilla secured their place in the last 16 of the Champions League after seeing out a 0-0 draw against Lyon to ensure they finished second in Group H.
Lyon needed to win by two clear goals two pip their Spanish opponents to a place in the knock-out stages and twice hit the crossbar in the opening 45 minutes.
But the French club could not break down a resolute Sevilla side and will have to settle for a place in the Europa League.
Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes was passed fit after being hit by a firecracker during last Saturday’s Ligue 1 game against Metz, while Manchester City misfit Samir Nasri returned from injury to make the Sevilla starting XI.
Lyon who started the game brightly with Mathieu Valbuena forcing Sergio Rico into an early save, before Sevilla carved out their …
