Holders Sevilla set up an all-Spanish UEFA Cup final against Espanyol after goals from Brazilians Luis Fabiano and Renato earned a 2-0 win over Primera Liga rivals Osasuna this morning in Seville.
Espanyol beat 10-man Werder Bremen 2-1 in their semi-final this morning, Werder having needed a heroic comeback at their Weserstadion after a 3-0 defeat in Barcelona in the first leg.
Trailing 1-0 after the first leg, Sevilla took full advantage of a pressure-cooker atmosphere at the Sanchez Pizjuan to turn the heat on the visitors and were rewarded when Luis Fabiano put them ahead eight minutes before the break.
Renato made it 2-0 with a deft finish early in the second half and although Osasuna gave them a couple of isolated scares the hosts remained in charge.
The victory means Juande Ramos' side are on course to become the first team since Real Madrid in 1986 to make a successful defence of the UEFA Cup.
They are also still in with a chance of winning the league and the King's Cup. SOURCE: © 2007 Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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