Europa League QF: WOL 0-1 SEV - Ocampos' late goal secure semis for Los Palanganas

Sevilla have reached the semifinals of the Europa League after their late lone-goal victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in Germany. Photo: GettyImages via ES

English side Wolverhampton Wanderers Europa League dream has ended officially after their lone-goal defeat to Spanish side Sevilla.


Sevilla will slug it out with Manchester United in the semifinals of the tournament on Sunday.

Manchester United defeated FC Copenhagen by a lone goal on Monday to reach the last-four of the Europa League.

Striker Raul Jimenez's penalty was saved as it was Wolves' golden opportunity to get ahead of Sevilla.

Full-Time in Germany: Wolves 0-1 Sevilla ⬇

FT | #WOL 0-1 #SEV

Our @EuropaLeague journey comes to an end. #WOLSEV

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— Wolves (@Wolves) August 11, 2020

After Jimenez's penalty loss, Wolves fought hard to create chances and couldn't endure for extra-time as Lucas Ocampos found the back of the net through a header in the 88th minute, successfully converting Ever Banega's cross.

Wolves congratulates Sevilla on their win ⬇

Congratulations on your win, @SevillaFC. Best of luck for the rest of the competition.

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— Wolves (@Wolves) August 11, 2020

This outcome have placed Wolverhampton Wanderers far away from next season's Europa League as they finished the Premier League 2019-20 season seventh.

Sevilla says Wolves "are a very tough opponent" ⬇

We want to congratulate @Wolves for their great season in the @EuropaLeague. A very tough opponent in today's quarter final. 👏🏻

Good luck for the future! 🐺#FairPlay #WeareSevilla #UEL pic.twitter.com/n6oBn6gHD8

— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) August 11, 2020