article_snippet.sent: Wolfsburg came into the clash having lost just once in their last 26 matches in all competitions, a run that included two victories against Italian opposition Inter Milan in the previous round.
article_snippet.sent: The Wolfsburg defenders could have no complaints seven minutes later, however, as Hamsik broke clear of the Wolves' backline to apply a composed finish to a slick, flowing move that ended with Higuain's defence-splitting pass.
article_snippet.sent: Wolfsburg almost halved the deficit on the stroke of half-time.
article_snippet.sent: Some sloppy Wolfsburg play  allowed Hamsik to grab Hamsik second on 64 minutes as the tie slipped away from Dieter Hecking's side.
article_snippet.sent: Wolfsburg had only failed to score in two of their last 26 matches and their had a goal back with 10 minutes left.