Europa League SF: Sevilla reach final after 2-1 comeback against Man United

Sevilla came from behind to beat Man United 2-1 in their UEFA Europa League Semi-Final match in Cologne, Germany. Photo: Reuters via ES

Sevilla wrecked Manchester United's hopes of ending the season with silverware as they edged a hard-fought Europa League semi-final in Cologne.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side lost their third semi-final this season despite taking the lead when Bruno Fernandes scored their 22nd penalty of the season after Marcus Rashford was fouled by Diego Carlos.

Sevilla, Europa League specialists, equalised before the interval when former Liverpool forward Suso swept a finish past David de Gea at the far post.

Man United Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer describes the loss as "very disappointing and hard to take" ⬇

Ole: "It's very disappointing. It's a hard one to take as we couldn't get the goals we deserved at times."#MUFC #UEL pic.twitter.com/jTkMMRsqdG

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 16, 2020

United's fate was sealed when they missed a succession of chances early in the second half as Sevilla keeper Yassine Bounou emerged as the hero, denying Anthony Martial several times.

And Sevilla, who saw off Wolves in the quarter-final, secured their place in the final when Luuk de Jong swept home a cross from Jesus Navas with 12 minutes left, United punished for poor defending which led to recriminations as Fernandes confronted Victor Lindelof in the aftermath.

Full-Time: Sevilla have reached their sixth Europa League Final after defeating Manchester United 2-1 in Cologne, Germany ⬇

FULL TIME IN COLOGNE!!!! FULL TIME!!!! FULL TIME!!!!

ANOTHER FAMOUS WIN AGAINST @ManUtd AND WE'RE INTO OUR SIXTH @EuropaLeague FINAL!!!!!! YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!! GET INNNNN!!!!!!!!

⚽ @suso30oficial
⚽ @LuukdeJong9 #WeareSevilla #UEL pic.twitter.com/ztylS2EGnP

— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) August 16, 2020