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'Sevilla win overshadowed by Man Utd exit' - Simeone praises La Liga rivals' magnificent achievement

Sevilla have not been given enough credit for knocking Manchester United out of the Champions League at Old Trafford, says Diego Simeone.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone believes Sevilla's stunning Champions League win at Old Trafford has been overshadowed by Manchester United crashing out of the tournament.

Vincenzo Montella's decision to send on Wissam Ben Yedder proved a masterstroke as the striker scored twice in six minutes to set up a 2-1 aggregate win, Romelu Lukaku's reply proving only a consolation.

Much of the post-match reaction has been dominated by analysis of United's limp performance, with the achievement of Sevilla - Europa League champions three years in a row between 2014 and 2016 - somewhat overlooked.