SEVILLA FC FOUGHT UNTIL THE END IN THEIR 60TH CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GAME AND LOOK TO INCREASE THAT FIGURE

It wasn't to be as Sevilla FC were eliminated in Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. The team were close to overturning the 3-2 defeat in the first leg in Nervión, but the hosts held out to book their ticket into the quarter-finals. Julen Lopetegui's men fought and played to the limit, coming back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2, setting up a grand finale at the BVB Stadion Dortmund. They could not find the third goal however, and they say farewell to the Champions League in their sixtieth game in the competition - a number they will look to build on next season.

Last night's match, the sixtieth in the Champions League in the Club's history, was the 54th this century. Sevilla only managed six matches in the former European Cup last century, while they have over 50 participations in the current edition. The team end the 20/21 season with eight Champions League matches played, equalling 09/10 and 16/17. The record stands at 12 in the 17/18 season when the team qualified for the quarter-finals against Bayern Munich.

Sevilla FC have won 28 of their 60 UCL matches, drawing 14 and losing 18

The team played ten Champions League matches in 07/08, six group stage matches in 15/16 and two in 10/11 as they were eliminated by Braga in the knock-out round. Sevilla's record in their sixty games stands at 28 wins, 14 draws and 18 defeats, with the team unbeaten in 70% of their encounters. Returning to La Liga action, Sevilla will look to book their ticket for next season's Champions League and build on these figures. The team are currently three points above Real Sociedad on 48 points, with a game in hand to be played against Elche CF.

There are thirteen matches to be played and 39 points up for grabs to decide who plays in next year's Champions League. The quest starts this Sunday against Real Betis in Nervión. The remaining teams are: Elche, Valladolid, Atlético de Madrid, Celta, Levante, Granada, Real Sociedad, Athletic Club, Real Madrid, Valencia, Villarreal and Alavés. The run will bring an end to a season of 54 matches for Sevilla which started back in September.