Sevilla 3 - Vitoria Guimaraes 1

Sevilla: Palop; Daniel Alves, Dragutinovic, Aitor Ocio, Antonio Puerta; Jesús Navas, Martí, Maresca, Adriano (Diego Capel 72'); Saviola (Jordi 76'), Kanouté (Kepa 51'). 4-4-2.
Guimaraes: Paiva; Mario Sergio, Dragoner, Rogerio Matías, Cleber; Svard, Moreno, Benachour, Neca (Manoel 74'); Saganowski (Dario 46'), Targino (Paulo Sergio 62'). 4-4-2.

Goals:
1-0. 09. Saviola. Got on the end of Adriano cross to score from close range.
2-0. 26. Saviola. Beat Paiva with low shot from edge of area.
3-0. 39. Adriano. Picked up pass from Martí and shot low past keeper.
3-1. 43. Benachour. Took pass from Neca and shot into top corner of net.

Sevilla ensured their place in the third round with a 3-1 win over Vitoria Guimaraes on Thursday evening. The Portuguese side, managed by ex Mallorca coach Jaime Pacheco, had to win to stay in the competition, but the Andalusians had the game wrapped up with three goals before the break. Saviola opening the scoring early on after Adriano set him up, and the Argentine striker helped himself to a second a few minutes later with an individualist effort, beating two men before shooting inside the post.

Five minutes before half time it was all over when Adriano beat Pavia for a third time, although Benachour gave the 3,000 travelling Portuguese fans some hope with a powerful shot just before the half time whistle. But Juande Ramos shut up shop in the second half, and the visitors were limited to some hard tackles on their opponents as their frustration grew. Youngster Diego Capel was given a run out near the end and had a penalty appeal turned down, but by then it didn't matter much. Sevilla were through to join city rivals Betis in the knock-out stage, and they will travel to Bolton in two weeks' time needing just a draw to top their group.