Advantage Sevilla

Sevilla are definitely in the driving seat after a 2-0 victory in their first-leg Europa League semi-final against Valencia, Stephane Mbia and Carlos Bacca providing the goals.

In the second match, a highly entertaining end-to-end encounter, Benfica registered a 2-1 win against Juventus to give themselves a slight edge for the return match next week.

Garay put Benfica ahead after just two minutes from a corner kick. In the second half, Carlos Tevez ended his European goal drought to level the match but a superb late strike from Lima gave the home side victory.

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