RAUL JIMENEZ MISSES CRUCIAL PENALTY IN WOLVES EUROPA LEAGUE LOSS

Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez could not hold his nerves when it mattered most against Sevilla CF in the Europa League quarter final stage on Tuesday night.

The 29 year old striker had a glorious opportunity to add to his Europa League tally and ultimately push his team(Wolves) through to the semi-final stage of the Europa League after Adama Traore was brought down in the area having embarked on an incredible run.

The otherwise clinical finisher stepped up to take the penalty but Sevilla's Moroccan goalkeeper, Bounou saved Jimenez spot kick.

Former Real Madrid and Spain coach Julien Lopetegui paraded an experienced team with the likes of former Liverpool winger Suso, En-Nesyri, Fernando and experienced Argentine midfielder Ever Banega.

It was Sevilla who scored first and ultimately the only goal of the 2nd leg Europa League tie quarter final encounter as Ocampos netted at MSV Arena to take Lopetegui's side to the semi-final where they will clash with Machester United on 17th August, 2020.

The loss exposed the inadequacies of the Wolves team with manager Nuno Espirito Santo admitting that, "we need more players" in a bid to strengthen the squad ahead of next season.

SHAKHTAR DONETSK VERSUS FC BASEL

In the other quarter final game, Shakhtar Donestk defeated Swiss side FC Basel 4-1.

The stars of the show were Marlos and Taison who himself netted in the 22nd minute with the other goals coming from Moraes in the 2nd minute, Alan Patrick penalty in the 75th with Dodo completing the tally in the 88th minute. 

There was a consolation for FC BASEL as Wolfswinkel netted in injury time to save the face of his team mates. 

WHAT NEXT ?

The semi-finals come off on Sunday, 16th August and Monday, 17th August as Sevilla locks horns with Manchester United with Inter Milan battling it out with Shakhtar Donestk respectively.