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Leicester 2 Sevilla 0 (agg 3-2): Kasper Schmeichel taking inspiration from his old man and Wes Morgan silenced his critics

Leicester book their place in the Champions League quarter-finals following a stunning win over Sevilla

LEICESTER CITY created further history when they held out against Sevilla to book their place in the Champions League quarter-finals.

The dream continues for the Foxes after Wes Morgan and Marc Albrighton fired goals either side of half time to send the King Power Stadium into raptures.

 Marc Albrighton celebrates after bagging Leicester's second of the night
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Marc Albrighton celebrates after bagging Leicester's second of the nightCredit: EPA

Kasper Schmeichel kept out Steven N'Zonzi from the spot whilst Samir Nasri received a red card in an action packed 90 minutes.

Here's what we learnt from one of the greatest nights in Leicester's history.

Kasper Schmeichel taking inspiration from his old man

Kasper Schmeichel headed into the fixture knowing his dad, Peter, lifted the Champions League once in 1999.

And if it wasn't for the Leicester keeper, then the Foxes would have been waving goodbye to their remarkable Champions League campaign.

 Kasper Schmeichel played a massive part throughout the tie making two penalty saves
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Kasper Schmeichel played a massive part throughout the tie making two penalty savesCredit: Reuters

Schmeichel was sensational in the first-leg and made a stunning save early in the reverse fixture to deny Samir Nasri from grabbing a huge away goal.

But the pivotal moment came when he denied Steven N'Zonzi from the spot - much to the delight of his old man.

Craig Shakespeare breathes new life into Leicester

Three games as Leicester boss - three wins.

But this one will go down in the history books as the club's greatest ever victory as his side remarkably booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals.

 Craig Shakespeare has rejuvenated Leicester with three wins from three
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Craig Shakespeare has rejuvenated Leicester with three wins from threeCredit: Getty Images

Shakespeare had been in charge of West Brom for one match before taking interim charge of Leicester and despite his lack of experience, he can do no wrong.

There is no doubt after this performance that the manager has got a huge reaction from the players and they can push on domestically from here.

Captain fantastic

Wes Morgan has had his fair share of critics this season but he was outstanding in shutting out Sevilla.

He got Leicester underway with a scrappy opener but his defensive display alongside Robert Huth was exceptional.

 Wes Morgan was sensational at the back and even opened the scoring
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Wes Morgan was sensational at the back and even opened the scoringCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

He was vocal and disciplined at the back, winning every header and even creating counter attacks for the likes of Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez.

A Vard time of things

Jamie Vardy didn't grab a goal but he certainly a huge part in Leicester's famous win.

The striker turned wind-up merchant in the second period and knowing Samir Nasri was on a yellow card, attempted to get the Frenchman sent off.

 Jamie Vardy's theatrics played a key part in getting Samir Nasri sent off
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Jamie Vardy's theatrics played a key part in getting Samir Nasri sent offCredit: Getty Images

And it worked as Vardy made a meal of things when the duo touched heads.

Both players were in the wrong but it wasn't quite sportsmanship from the England international.

He won't care though as the Foxes go through.

Not-so happy clappers

Leicester fans were heading to the biggest match of their history so it would have undoubtedly been a cauldron of noise inside the King Power.

 Flags and clappers are too much, a game of this magnitude doesn't need to encourage fans to make noise
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Flags and clappers are too much, a game of this magnitude doesn't need to encourage fans to make noiseCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

In that case there was no need to hand the crowd those infuriating clappers to drum up the decibels inside the stadium.

The flags were just about bearable but this is a serious football match, not an advert for American sports.

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