Match report
Leicester Defeats Sevilla 2–0 in UEFA Champions League
Leicester
2–0
FT
Sevilla
Mar 14, 2017
Leicester stuns the UEFA Champions League with a 2–0 victory over Sevilla. Wes Morgan and Marc Albrighton scored for the Foxes, while Sevilla's hopes were hampered by a red card to Samir Nasri. The Foxes' defense held firm against a ten-man Sevilla to advance in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Leicester defeated Sevilla 2–0 in the UEFA Champions League.
- • Wes Morgan scored the first goal in the 27th minute, assisted by Riyad Mahrez.
- • Marc Albrighton added the second goal in the 54th minute.
- • Sevilla's Samir Nasri was sent off with a red card in the 74th minute.
Lineups
Leicester
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
- 6 R. Huth (D)
- 28 C. Fuchs (D)
- 17 D. Simpson (D)
- 5 W. Morgan (D)
- 25 W. Ndidi (M)
- 11 M. Albrighton (M)
- 4 D. Drinkwater (M)
- 20 S. Okazaki (F)
- 26 R. Mahrez (M)
- 9 J. Vardy (F)
Substitutes
- 19 I. Slimani
- 13 D. Amartey
- 3 B. Chilwell
- 10 A. King
- 21 R. Zieler
- 22 D. Gray
- 23 L. Ulloa
Sevilla
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Sergio Rico (G)
- 21 N. Pareja
- 23 A. Rami (D)
- 24 G. Mercado (D)
- 18 Sergio Escudero (D)
- 10 S. Nasri (M)
- 8 Iborra (M)
- 15 S. N'Zonzi (M)
- 17 Pablo Sarabia (M)
- 20 Vitolo (M)
- 12 W. Ben Yedder (F)
Substitutes
- 3 Mariano
- 16 S. Jovetić
- 11 J. Correa
- 4 M. Kranevitter
- 45 C. Lenglet
- 13 David Soria
- 22 F. Vázquez
Timeline
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18' Sevilla Card · Yellow CardS. Nasri -
27' Leicester Goal · Normal GoalWes Morgan · Assist: R. Mahrez -
46' Sevilla subst · Substitution 1Off: Gabriel Mercado · On: Mariano -
46' Sevilla subst · Substitution 2Off: Pablo Sarabia · On: S. Jovetić -
54' Leicester Goal · Normal GoalM. Albrighton -
59' Sevilla Card · Yellow CardVitolo -
64' Leicester subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Okazaki · On: I. Slimani -
68' Sevilla subst · Substitution 3Off: W. Ben Yedder · On: J. Correa -
74' Sevilla Card · Yellow CardS. Nasri -
74' Sevilla Card · Red CardS. Nasri -
79' Leicester Card · Yellow CardKasper Schmeichel -
84' Leicester Card · Yellow CardWilfred Ndidi -
89' Leicester Card · Yellow CardR. Mahrez -
90' Leicester subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Mahrez · On: Daniel Amartey
Match Stats
| Stat | Leicester | Sevilla |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 62% | 83% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 11 |
| Corners | 2 | 10 |
| Total Passes | 230 | 544 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 6 |
| Possession | 29% | 71% |
| Accurate Passes | 143 | 452 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 7 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Leicester took the lead with Wes Morgan's goal in the 27th minute, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ The red card to Samir Nasri in the 74th minute shifted the momentum decisively in Leicester's favor, allowing them to control the game with a numerical advantage.