Sevilla's presentation on its return to the Champions League was more frustrating than expected. Lens, bottom of Ligue 1 and which has only added one point in five games, appeared as a suitable victim, but Mendilibar's men, debutants in the Champions League, did not go beyond a draw and it could have been worse if Dmitrovic did not appear with worthy saves. in the last minutes.
Ocampos, the most intense of the game at the beginning, put the Sevilla team ahead, with a header from the near post that surpassed the French goalkeeper before the tenth minute. Nervión vibrated with his team, which dominated a very reserved team.
The game was declining in pace and when nothing was happening Sergio Ramos committed an innocent foul on the edge of the area that Fulgini took advantage of to achieve the tie. Dmitrovic was not inspired to prevent the goal with very soft hands.
The tie did not sit well with the Sevillistas, who from then on began to rush. In the clearest chance before the break, Ocampos touched the second with a shot that Samba, the French goalkeeper, stopped.
In the second half both went for the victory and the game opened. Despite Sevilla's push, it was Lens that was closest to the goal. Dimitrovic avoided defeat with two worthy saves. Mariano, a debutant, came close to scoring with a deflected shot from the penalty spot. Pizjuán ended up whistling for his team.
