Sevilla, King of Europa Beats Roma to Lift Trophy on a Record 7th Time

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By Sakiru Olopade

It was a night that will linger on, in the memory of Sevilla’s fans as their darling team lifted Europa League trophy for the seventh time at the expense of Jose Mourinho tutored Roma side by four goals to one via a penalty.

The highly tempered encounter, saw both teams playing with caution in the opening minutes.

The encounter was almost marred with many stoppages occasioned by interference by coaches and players on the side line.

The ageless Paulo Dybala broke the deadlock in the 35th minute with assist provided by Gianluca Mancini to put Roma ahead.

Roma continued pilling pressure on Sevilla’s defense but goalkeeper Bono was outstanding.

However, in the 55th minute, Gianluca Mancini recorded an own goal to give Sevilla the much needed equalizer.

Roma had better chances but could not utilize them. The game dragged into extra time but both teams were reluctant to make any gamble and the highly entertaining encounter ended one goal a piece.

In the resultant penalty shootout, Sevilla came out top, with Gonzalo Montiel, the Argentine, taken the final kick that earned Sevilla their incredible 7th Europa League trophy in a dramatic fashion, as his earlier kick was retaken after Rui Patricio came off his line before the ball was struck, but the retake penalty kick was perfectly put at the back of the net, thereby, putting an end to Jose Mourinho’s 100% record in finals of Europa competitions.

Sevilla have earlier lifted Europa League trophy in 2006, 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020 and 2023.

 

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