Holders Sevilla took a big step toward the 2015 Europa League final as they beat Fiorentina 3-0 in a confident showing at the Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium in the first leg of their semi-final.
Elsewhere, Napoli face a major challenge in their efforts to progress, as a determined Dnipro secured an impressive 1-1 draw at the San Paolo.
Here’s a recap of how the action played out in each game on a night of high-quality football in Europe’s second-tier competition.
Sevilla 3-0 Fiorentina
Sevilla’s quest to win back-to-back Europa League titles is alive and kicking after a brace from Aleix Vidal and a late strike from substitute Kevin Gameiro pushed them to a dominant 3-0 win over Fiorentina.