Sevilla win UEFA Europa League for the seventh time: Stats
Sevilla beat AS Roma on penalties to claim a record seventh UEFA Europa League title. Roma claimed a 1-0 lead via Paulo Dybala in the 34th minute as Sevilla were outplayed. In the second half, Sevilla picked up the tempo and an own goal saw Roma get pegged back. A lackluster extra time followed before Sevilla dominated the penalties to seal the deal.
How did the match pan out?
Roma got a lightning break after Ivan Rakitic lost possession and Gianluca Mancini laid the ball for Dybala, who slotted home with a brilliant left-footed strike. Sevilla ended the first half strongly with Rakitic smashing the post. Sevilla equalized in the 55th minute with Mancini's own goal. A penalty awarded to Sevilla next got overturned before Andre Belotti missed a sitter for Roma.
How did extra time pan out?
In the first half of extra time, the match hardly produced any fireworks. Both sides looked tired as Sevilla had more of the ball in midfield. In the second half, both teams continued in the same fashion and didn't want to open up. It was boring with several stoppages in the game. At the death, Chris Smalling saw his header bounce off the crossbar.
Roma miss out as Mourinho denied sixth European honor
Roma won their maiden European trophy (Europa Conference League) last season and were into their second successive European finale. Roma are now runners-up in three European finals (European Cup/Champions League in 1983-84, UEFA Cup/Europa League in 1990-91 and Europa League in 2022-23), For the first time, Jose Mourinho has lost a European final in his managerial career. He had won in all five attempts.
Sevilla blow away Roma on penalties
Sevilla 1-0 Roma: Ocampos scores, Sevilla 1-1 Roma: Christante scores, Sevilla 2-1 Roma: Lamela scores, Sevilla 2-1 Roma: Mancini misses, Sevilla 3-1 Roma: Rakitic scores, Sevilla 3-1 Roma: Ibanez misses, Sevilla 4-1 Roma: Montiel misses, Sevilla 4-1 Roma: Montiel scores (retake)
Sevilla have won the Europa League seven times
Sevilla have now won the UEFA Cup/Europa League a record seven times. Sevilla's wins have come in 2006, 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, and 2023. Sevilla have now qualified for the UEFA Champions League 2023-24 season.
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Sevilla were demoted to the Europa League after finishing third in their Champions League group stage. The Spanish side overcame PSV in the knockout playoffs before eliminating Manchester United and Juventus to reach their seventh final. Sevilla have a 100% record in UEL finals.
