Apr 14, 2016 5:04:15 PM
A late rally from Sparta Prague proved in vain as Villarreal won a thriller at Generali Arena to reach the Europa League semifinals.
Cedric Bakambu scored twice as Villarreal earned an exhilarating 4-2 win at Sparta Prague to reach the Europa League semifinals for the third time in its history.
Bakambu followed up his brace in the first leg at El Madrigal with another double at Generali Arena on Thursday as Villarreal secured a 6-3 aggregate victory.
The forward's fifth-minute opener set Villarreal on its way and, although a depleted Sparta responded brightly, two quick-fire goals before halftime essentially ended the hosts' hopes.