Fine Munir El Haddadi strike gives Sevilla slender lead over West Ham after first leg in Spain

Sevilla dented West Ham United’s hopes of progressing in the Europa League as Julen Lopetegui's side sealed a 1-0 win in the first leg of their last-16 knockout tie at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. The hosts saw more of the ball and created some chances early on, with Munir El Haddadi going closest in the opening stages, with his header from inside the box.

flashing wide. Ad/> With ten minutes on the clock, West Ham created their best chance of the game, as Nikola Vlasic’s diving header was straight at Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, who make a reaction stop.

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The tie remains finely poised ahead of the second leg at the London Stadium on March 17. More to follow...