Sevilla Appeals Ban on Fans for Lens Champions League Match

The Spanish club criticizes the decision, calling it a breach of rights, as both teams vie for a playoff spot in the Europa League.

Sevilla FC has lodged an appeal with French authorities over a ban on their supporters attending Tuesday's Champions League game at Lens.
The ban was imposed after a Nantes supporter was killed in a stabbing incident before their match at Nice earlier this month, leading to a ban on away fans for several league and cup games.
The ban has been extended to include Sevilla supporters, and the Spanish club was informed of the decision on Monday.
Sevilla president Jose Castro criticized the ban, calling it 'an absolute farce and a breach of the rights of Spanish and European citizens.'
Neither Lens nor Sevilla can reach the Champions League knockout stage but they are battling to finish third and claim a playoff spot in the Europa League.