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Sevilla drew with Lens, Sergio Ramos set a record for Spanish players in the Champions League
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Spanish Sevilla played a draw with French Lens in the match of the 1st round of the group stage of the Champions League.
The Group B meeting, which took place on Wednesday in Spain, ended with a score of 1:1. The hosts scored a goal from Luis Ocampos (9th minute), and Angelo Fulgini scored for Lens (24th minute).
Defender Sergio Ramos entered Sevilla’s starting line-up. He became the record holder among Spanish footballers for the most appearances (138 games) in the starting lineup in the Champions League, surpassing the result of ex-Real Madrid player Raul Gonzalez Blanco (137) in the entire history of the tournament. He is also just one game away from becoming the defender with the most Champions League appearances. At the moment, this record belongs to ex-Milan captain Paolo Maldini (139).
In the next round, Lens will play at home against Arsenal on October 3, and Sevilla will play away against PSV on the same day.
Watch live broadcasts of Champions League matches on the channels of the Match holding company, as well as on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
Champions League. Main tournament. Tour 01
“Sevilla” (Sevilla) – “Lens” (Lens) – 1:1 (1:1)
Goals: Ocampos, 9 (VIDEO). — Fulgini, 24 (VIDEO).
Source: Sportbox
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