LEICESTER’s fairytale journey into Europe continued with a comeback victory against 10-man Sevilla to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals.
By JOE SHORT
Down 2-1 from the first leg in Spain, Leicester levelled the tie when Wes Morgen redirected a first-half free-kick into the net.
And Marc Albrighton fired home the second early after the break to put the Foxes clear on aggregate.
Sevilla had their chances - Sergio Escudero hit the crossbar with a delightful effort - and Kasper Schmeichel saved a late penalty from Steven N’Zonzi that would have forced extra time.
And Sevilla’s cause was hampered when Samir Nasri was sent off for a second yellow card after clashing with Jamie Vardy.
The win means Leicester will be in the pot for the quarter-final draw, with Juventus also going through at the expense of Porto tonight.
By JOE SHORT
And Marc Albrighton fired home the second early after the break to put the Foxes clear on aggregate.
Sevilla had their chances - Sergio Escudero hit the crossbar with a delightful effort - and Kasper Schmeichel saved a late penalty from Steven N’Zonzi that would have forced extra time.
And Sevilla’s cause was hampered when Samir Nasri was sent off for a second yellow card after clashing with Jamie Vardy.
The win means Leicester will be in the pot for the quarter-final draw, with Juventus also going through at the expense of Porto tonight.
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