0-5: A FIVE-STAR PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES A PLACE IN THE EUROPA LEAGUE PLAYOFFS

Reservations were clear following the first-leg of Sevilla's Q3 qualification tie with Zalgiris, though any doubts were put firmly to bed this evening in Vilnius - Machín's side coming through comfortably against Zalgiris to qualify for the Europa League's playoff round. In a dream start that saw goals inside ten minutes from Nolito and Sarabia, Sevilla proved dominant, with Sarabia continuing his magnificent run of form to all but kill the game before half-time with a third. With room to rotate in the second-half, substitute Guilherme Arana would have an impact from the bench, finding Sevilla's fourth on the night (his first goal for Sevilla), before Nolito rounded off the scoring. 

The visitors' determination to avoid complications was apparent from the very first minute, with the Nervionenses flying out the blocks to break the deadlock on five minutes. Not two minutes later they would double the lead, all but putting themselves out of sight of the Lithuanian hosts. In the very first attack of the game, Sarabia would link up well with Ben Yedder, who selflessly found Nolito with space in the penalty box, there to apply a simple finish. A minute later, Vidal would be there to set up Sarabia, who would give the keeper no chance when making it two. 

Two goals and an assist from Sarabia made sure the winger's fine form continued

Sevilla were attacking at will, more through momentum than necessity. Nolito would have a clear chance to find his brace early but Bartkus would deny him well. His opposite number would not be without his work to do, having to deny the hosts more than once to keep his clean sheet. With a chance to change the course of the tie, Antal would fail to find a way past the new signing, and it wouldn't be long before Sevilla punished the missed opportunity. Finding a yard of space on the edge of the box, Sarabia would unleash a rocket and find his second of the night. 0-3 by half-time and Sevilla looking good.