Sevilla draw with Lyon and take their place in Champions League last 16
After three consecutive Europa League wins, Sevilla have move to Europe's top table for good
Sevilla did what they had to do and will not get the chance to retain their Europa League crown this season -- because they're still in the Champions League instead.
After winning what is seen at European football's secondary cup competition for the last three seasons, the La Liga side sealed their progression to the last 16 of the Champions League as runners-up in their group after a goalless draw in France.
Juventus go through as group winners, while Lyon will have to make do with the Europa League.
The Ligue 1 side had to attack if they wanted to remain in the competition. Sevilla, though, knew they had to draw. At times Jorge Sampaoli's side suffered, but they grew as the game went on.
Lyon ran out of ideas as the game progressed and Sevilla closed out the result which carried them through.
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