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Europa League final as it happened: Sevilla beat Roma on penalties

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Sevilla won the Europa League final after beating Roma on penalties
Sevilla won the Europa League final after beating Roma on penaltiesAFP
Sevilla won their seventh Europa League title after beating Roma 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.

Re-live the match with our minute-by-minute updates below or click here to see full stats from the final.

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Sevilla players react to winning the Europa League
Sevilla players react to winning the Europa LeagueAFP
Sevilla celebrate after beating Roma on penalties
Sevilla celebrate after beating Roma on penaltiesAFP
Roma players are dejected after losing on penalties
Roma players are dejected after losing on penaltiesAFP

That was the last kick of the penalty shootout - Sevilla win the Europa League!

4-1 Gonzalo Montiel (Sevilla) makes no mistake from the penalty spot after waiting for Rui Patricio to move before rolling the ball into the middle of the goal!

Gonzalo Montiel (Sevilla) will get another bite of the cherry as the referee indicates the penalty must be taken again!

3-1 Goal! Gonzalo Montiel (Sevilla) fails to keep his cool when taking the penalty and the goalkeeper makes a good save!

3-1 Miss! Roger Ibanez (AS Roma) wastes a penalty kick! Bono makes a brilliant save and deflects the ball away from the bottom left corner and onto the post.

3-1 Goal! Ivan Rakitic (Sevilla) makes no mistake from the penalty spot after firing the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal to give the goalkeeper no chance!

2-1 Saved! Gianluca Mancini (AS Roma) threw away a great scoring opportunity as he failed to convert the resulting penalty.

2-1 Goal! Erik Lamela (Sevilla) keeps his cool and scores from the penalty spot.

1-1 Goal! Bryan Cristante (AS Roma) smoothly converts the penalty with a beautiful low drive into the left side of the net.

1-0 Goal! Lucas Ocampos (Sevilla) wins the battle of wills and sends an unstoppable penalty low past Rui Patricio into the middle of the goal.

121' This is one of the most exciting moments in football for all fans because the penalty shootout is about to start...

Sevilla v Roma full-time match stats
Sevilla v Roma full-time match statsStats by Opta Perform

120+12' Anthony Taylor blows his whistle and ends extra time of today's match. The penalty shoot-out will determine the winner.

120+11' Chris Smalling (AS Roma) latches on to the corner kick inside the box, but his header crashes against the crossbar! The goalkeeper would have been helpless.

120+11' AS Roma have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.

Tempers flare on the touchline
Tempers flare on the touchlineAFP

120+11' Nicola Zalewski (AS Roma) takes the free kick but it is cleared by the first defender. The ball is out of play. AS Roma will have a chance to score from a corner.

120+10' Caution goes to Lucas Ocampos (Sevilla).

120+10' Erik Lamela (Sevilla) commits a rough challenge and Anthony Taylor blows his whistle for an infringement.

120+10' The resulting free kick from Nicola Zalewski (AS Roma) ends up in the gloves of the keeper.

120+9' Jose Luis Mendilibar has decided to make a change. Joan Jordan (Sevilla) replaces Fernando.

Players from both team required treatment
Players from both team required treatmentAFP

120+8' Substitution. Marcao (Sevilla) replaces Nemanja Gudelj.

120+5' Roger Ibanez (AS Roma) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.

120+5' Nemanja Gudelj (Sevilla) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.

120+4' This is a yellow card! Gonzalo Montiel (Sevilla) is not happy with the decision, but from our point of view it was clear.

120+2' Erik Lamela (Sevilla) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent.

120+2' Youssef En Nesyri (Sevilla) gets inside the box and tries to beat Rui Patricio with a measured shot into the bottom left corner, but the keeper is equal to the effort and makes a fine save.

120+1' Jose Mourinho appears to have said too much and referee Anthony Taylor comes over and theatrically shows him a yellow card.

Sevilla's Bryan Gil and Roma's Gianluca Mancini jump for the ball
Sevilla's Bryan Gil and Roma's Gianluca Mancini jump for the ballAFP

120+1' Although Joan Jordan (Sevilla) is just on the bench, Anthony Taylor has awarded him with a yellow card. Unsporting behavior says the referee.

120' The fourth official shows 6 min. of added time.

120' Here comes a substitution. Nemanja Matic is given a rest as he is replaced by Edoardo Bove (AS Roma).

 

118' Karim Rekik (Sevilla) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Anthony Taylor blows for a foul.

118' Nemanja Matic (AS Roma) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.

116' Nemanja Matic (AS Roma) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.

Roma's Nemanja Matic helps Sevilla's Fernando Reges with cramp
Roma's Nemanja Matic helps Sevilla's Fernando Reges with crampAFP

115' Erik Lamela (Sevilla) fires the ball at goal from inside the area, but it's well blocked.

113' Nicola Zalewski (AS Roma) takes the corner, but it's intercepted by the defender.

112' Roger Ibanez (AS Roma) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.

109' Roger Ibanez (AS Roma) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.

109' It must be a yellow card. It is. Erik Lamela (Sevilla) receives the caution after an awful tackle.

109' Anthony Taylor blows his whistle and it's Erik Lamela (Sevilla) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.

107' Nemanja Gudelj (Sevilla) attempts to surprise the keeper with a nice shot, but it lacks more accuracy and goes way wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and AS Roma will have a goal kick.

107' Sevilla take a short corner instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.

106' Jose Mourinho prepares a substitution. Lorenzo Pellegrini is replaced by Stephan El Shaarawy (AS Roma).

Smoke fills the stadium during the Europa League final
Smoke fills the stadium during the Europa League finalAFP

106' Substitution. Diego Llorente (AS Roma) has come on for Leonardo Spinazzola.

106' The players must be exhausted and nobody wants the penalty shoot-out. Let's see what second part of extra time can bring. It starts right now!

105+2' The first period of extra time has ended and the second period will start shortly after the break.

105+1' Ivan Rakitic (Sevilla) takes the corner, but he overhits it and none of his teammates are able to reach the ball.

105' 2 additional min. will be played.

105' Anthony Taylor shows a yellow card to Nicola Zalewski (AS Roma) for his blatant foul.

104' A cross by Lucas Ocampos (Sevilla) from the side of the pitch flies into the box, but fails to find its intended target as the aim was poor.

101' Rough tackle by Suso (Sevilla). The referee blows his whistle for a foul.

Andrea Belotti controls the ball
Andrea Belotti controls the ballAFP

100' Leonardo Spinazzola (AS Roma) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Anthony Taylor with no other option than to blow for a foul.

98' Suso (Sevilla) produces a lovely ball into the penalty area but the defender manages to intercept and comfortably averts the danger.

97' Lorenzo Pellegrini (AS Roma) takes the corner kick and sends the ball among a huddle of players inside the penalty area, but one of the defenders clears it to safety.

96' Bryan Cristante (AS Roma) sees an unmarked teammate and attempts to send him a low pass. However, one of the defenders reads the game perfectly and averts the danger. AS Roma win a corner.

96' He should have scored! Nicola Zalewski (AS Roma) gathered a short pass deep inside the box but took too long to shoot, allowing the defender to make the block.

95' Substitution. Alex Telles is replaced by Karim Rekik (Sevilla).

Sevilla's coach Jose Luis Mendilibar reacts from the sidelines
Sevilla's coach Jose Luis Mendilibar reacts from the sidelinesAFP

95' Jose Luis Mendilibar has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Gonzalo Montiel (Sevilla) replacing Jesus Navas.

93' Anthony Taylor has a clear sight and sees a foul from Leonardo Spinazzola (AS Roma).

92' Andrea Belotti (AS Roma) is adjudged to have been offside when making his run.

91' Leonardo Spinazzola (AS Roma) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety.

91' That will be all from Zeki Celik who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Nicola Zalewski (AS Roma).

91' Referee Anthony Taylor has started the first period of extra time.

Jose Mourinho speaks to his players ahead of extra-time
Jose Mourinho speaks to his players ahead of extra-timeAFP
Match stats after 90 minutes
Match stats after 90 minutesStats by Opta Perform

90+7' The referee blows his whistle to signal the end of the second half, with no winner in the 90 minutes.

90+6' The referee blows his whistle after Erik Lamela (Sevilla) does a good impression of a basketball player and handles the ball.

90+4' The game is interrupted, a clear handball by Lucas Ocampos (Sevilla).

90+2' Youssef En Nesyri (Sevilla) climbs high to connect with a cross near the penalty spot but plants a header high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and AS Roma will have a goal kick.

Yassine Bounou makes a save in front of Roma's Andrea Belotti
Yassine Bounou makes a save in front of Roma's Andrea BelottiAFP

90' There will be a minimum of 6 min. of added time.

88' Andrea Belotti (AS Roma) was too forceful with his tackle and Anthony Taylor interrupted the game to signal a free kick.

86' The resulting corner from Ivan Rakitic (Sevilla) is cleared by the opposition's defence.

86' Suso (Sevilla) unleashes a missile of a shot towards goal, but his good effort is blocked by one of the defenders. The ball goes out for a corner. Sevilla can continue in their attacking effort.

Players fight for the ball as the clock counts down to the 90th minute
Players fight for the ball as the clock counts down to the 90th minuteAFP

84' Youssef En Nesyri (Sevilla) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Anthony Taylor saw the whole situation.

83' Andrea Belotti (AS Roma) wasted a huge opportunity! He received a fine cross from the free kick and fired a decent shot in from close range. Unfortunately for him, it sailed narrowly wide of the left post!

81' Here comes the ref’s decision after the VAR review. It’s not penalty to AS Roma as the referee indicates there was no infringement!

Anthony Taylor goes over to the VAR monitor
Anthony Taylor goes over to the VAR monitorAFP

80' It's been a while since that incident in the box, but the ref must have received some information as he makes the VAR signal. He's going to review that earlier penalty shout! What a chance for AS Roma.

80' Ivan Rakitic (Sevilla) escapes without any punishment from the referee after using excessive force to foul his opponent.

79' It looks like Erik Lamela (Sevilla) saw red with that tackle. Anthony Taylor won't tolerate such behaviour on the pitch and blows for a foul.

77' NO PENALTY! Referee Anthony Taylor has quickly reversed his decision to award a penalty after a VAR review. The Sevilla players are incensed.

Roma players argue with referee Anthony Taylor
Roma players argue with referee Anthony TaylorAFP

76' Hang on! It might not be a penalty for Sevilla as the ref now wants to review using VAR. This hopefully won't take too long.

76' The referee blows his whistle as Roger Ibanez (AS Roma) was too aggressive in his challenge. Joy for one side, despair for the other as the referee gives a penalty to Sevilla!

75' Lucas Ocampos (Sevilla) is adjudged offside.

75' Today's match ends for Tammy Abraham who will be replaced by Andrea Belotti (AS Roma).

74' This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Zeki Celik (AS Roma) was quite harsh and Anthony Taylor didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.

73' The attendance for today's match is 61,476.

Ivan Rakitic and Zeki Celik vie for the ball
Ivan Rakitic and Zeki Celik vie for the ballAFP

72' Anthony Taylor couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Leonardo Spinazzola (AS Roma) and blew his whistle.

72' Suso (Sevilla) launches the ball from the resulting corner, but one of the defenders is first to the ball and deals with the threat.

70' Fernando (Sevilla) commits a rough challenge and Anthony Taylor blows his whistle for a foul.

69' Lucas Ocampos (Sevilla) latches on to a sweet cross inside the box and misses with a header high above the bar. The ball goes out of play and AS Roma will have a goal kick.

68' The substitution has been made. Georginio Wijnaldum (AS Roma) has replaced Paulo Dybala.

66' Ivan Rakitic (Sevilla) picked up a yellow card from referee.

Lucas Ocampos fights for a header with Roma's Lorenzo Pellegrini and Roger Ibanez
Lucas Ocampos fights for a header with Roma's Lorenzo Pellegrini and Roger IbanezAFP

65' Bryan Cristante (AS Roma) is awarded a yellow card.

64' Leonardo Spinazzola (AS Roma) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.

62' Chris Smalling (AS Roma) latches on to a precise lofted cross inside the box, controls the ball and unleashes a fine strike towards the middle of the goal. His dangerous effort is blocked by Bono, who makes a glorious save!

61' Two players stand over the free kick. Lorenzo Pellegrini (AS Roma) eventually steps forward, but his attempt from distance is blocked by the defensive wall.

60' Lucas Ocampos (Sevilla) commits a rough foul. Anthony Taylor stops the game and makes a call.

58' Ivan Rakitic (Sevilla) whips the ball in from the long-range free kick, but the first man gets it clear.

58' Zeki Celik (AS Roma) makes a strong challenge and Anthony Taylor blows for a foul.

57' Lorenzo Pellegrini (AS Roma) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul.

Gianluca Mancini scores an own goal as Sevilla levels the tie
Gianluca Mancini scores an own goal as Sevilla levels the tieAFP
Rui Patricio reacts after conceding an own goal from Gianluca Mancini
Rui Patricio reacts after conceding an own goal from Gianluca ManciniAFP
Sevilla celebrate their equalising goal
Sevilla celebrate their equalising goalAFP

55' 1 - 1 This is definitely not what Gianluca Mancini (AS Roma) wanted. Attempting to intercept an offensive pass, he scored an own goal and made it 1:1.

54' The free kick is taken by Suso (Sevilla), but ball is cleared.

54' Anthony Taylor blows his whistle after Leonardo Spinazzola (AS Roma) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball.

Lucas Ocampos attempts an overhead kick
Lucas Ocampos attempts an overhead kickAFP

52' Alex Telles (Sevilla) latched on to an accurate pass deep into the box and attempted to fire the ball past the keeper, but the shot is way off target. What a miskick! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for AS Roma.

51' A rebound sits up perfectly for Lucas Ocampos (Sevilla), who connects nicely with the ball from mid-range but sends it miles wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and AS Roma will have a goal kick.

50' Alex Telles (Sevilla) whips the ball in, but it fails to reach any of his teammates as the opposition's defence averts the threat.

Roma's Zeki Celik and Sevilla's Marcao vie for the ball
Roma's Zeki Celik and Sevilla's Marcao vie for the ballAFP

48' Gianluca Mancini (AS Roma) makes it easy for the referee to show him a yellow card.

47' Tammy Abraham (AS Roma) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Anthony Taylor blows for a foul.

46' One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Jesus Navas (Sevilla).

46' Half-time substitution. Oliver Torres is replaced by Suso (Sevilla).

46' The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Erik Lamela (Sevilla) is coming onto the pitch as Bryan Gil cannot continue after picking up an injury.

46' Everything is set for the start of the second half.

45+8' Anthony Taylor has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.

Sevilla's Lucas Ocampos and Roma's Gianluca Mancini vie for the ball
Sevilla's Lucas Ocampos and Roma's Gianluca Mancini vie for the ballAFP

45+6' Ivan Rakitic (Sevilla) received a precise low pass and attempted to surprise the keeper with a quick execution. A superb strike only denied by the right post.

45+5' Oliver Torres (Sevilla) delivers a promising cross into the box, but it's cleared.

45+4' Bryan Cristante (AS Roma) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Anthony Taylor has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.

45+3' Lucas Ocampos (Sevilla) found some space to dink a cross from the side into the box, but it needed to be more precise to threaten the opposition.

Firefighters remove flares from the pitch
Firefighters remove flares from the pitchAFP

45' We will have 7 min. of added time.

45' Lorenzo Pellegrini (AS Roma) receives a yellow card from the referee as expected.

44' Fernando (Sevilla) meets a cross inside the box, but he is unable to produce an accurate header and it goes just over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for AS Roma.

43' Ivan Rakitic (Sevilla) goes over to take the corner kick and it looks like he will swing the ball into the penalty box.

Tammy Abraham sprays water into his face
Tammy Abraham sprays water into his faceAFP

42' Some great controlled play and passing from Sevilla. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.

40' The foul by Roger Ibanez (AS Roma) was seen by Anthony Taylor who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.

40' Lorenzo Pellegrini (AS Roma) crosses the ball from the free kick, but it goes out of play.

40' The game is interrupted. Ivan Rakitic (Sevilla) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did.

Sevilla's Argentinian forward Lucas Ocampos controls the ball
Sevilla's Argentinian forward Lucas Ocampos controls the ballAFP

39' Rui Patricio pulls off a decent save! Youssef En Nesyri (Sevilla) attempts to head home after a precise cross into the box. He aims his header towards the middle of the net, but the effort is kept out.

38' Gianluca Mancini (AS Roma) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision!

36' Having seen unsporting behavior, Anthony Taylor shows a yellow card to one of the players sitting on the bench. And Rafa Mir (Sevilla) is the recipient.

35' 0 - 1 It's in the back of the net! Gianluca Mancini slips the ball through to Paulo Dybala (AS Roma), and he darts into the box to unleash a magnificent shot into the bottom right corner. He makes it 0:1.

Paulo Dybala scores the opening goal for Roma
Paulo Dybala scores the opening goal for RomaAFP
Paulo Dybala shoots to score the opening goal
Paulo Dybala shoots to score the opening goalAFP
Roma fans celebrate the opening goal
Roma fans celebrate the opening goalAFP

34' Leonardo Spinazzola (AS Roma) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.

33' Referee Anthony Taylor signals NO PENALTY for AS Roma after a VAR review!

32' Wait! The referee makes the VAR signal and he's going to review that incident in the box from earlier. This could be a penalty for AS Roma! Let's see what he decides.

32' Tammy Abraham (AS Roma) goes down in the box after a challenge from the defender. Possibly unsighted, the referee just waves play on.

30' 58:42 – the ratio of ball possession.

28' Jesus Navas (Sevilla) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders.

Gianluca Mancini heads the ball away
Gianluca Mancini heads the ball awayAFP

27' Alex Telles (Sevilla) makes a rough challenge and Anthony Taylor blows his whistle for a foul.

25' Youssef En Nesyri (Sevilla) shows too much aggression during an attacking move and ends up fouling his opponent.

25' Jesus Navas (Sevilla) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it.

24' Anthony Taylor blows his whistle. Bryan Cristante (AS Roma) commits a foul after dangerous play.

23' Oliver Torres (Sevilla) serves up a nice cross, but the defence clears the danger.

Roma coach Jose Mourinho looks on from the sidelines
Roma coach Jose Mourinho looks on from the sidelinesAFP

23' Ivan Rakitic (Sevilla) puts a cross into the box from the free kick but it's cleared.

21' The game has begun to heat up. Nemanja Matic (AS Roma) challenges an opponent and receives a deserved yellow card for his ugly tackle.

21' Leonardo Spinazzola (AS Roma) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.

20' Anthony Taylor blows for a foul after Youssef En Nesyri (Sevilla) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.

19' Zeki Celik (AS Roma) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.

Yassine Bounou saves a shot from Roma's Leonardo Spinazzola
Yassine Bounou saves a shot from Roma's Leonardo SpinazzolaAFP

18' The game is interrupted now, Zeki Celik (AS Roma) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.

17' Dangerous play by Alex Telles (Sevilla). Anthony Taylor blows his whistle for a foul.

16' Tammy Abraham (AS Roma) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.

15' AS Roma hold possession of the ball and display neat passing from player to player. They are waiting for the right moment to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.

12' Leonardo Spinazzola (AS Roma) receives a precise pass in the box and takes the shot early. The ball heads towards the middle of the goal, but Bono shows off his skills and makes a brilliant save to deny him.

11' Zeki Celik (AS Roma) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.

9' Nemanja Gudelj (Sevilla) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Anthony Taylor no option but to blow his whistle.

8' Ivan Rakitic (Sevilla) takes the corner kick but the ball only finds the head of an opponent.

Nemanja Gudelj holds his head after an early injury scare
Nemanja Gudelj holds his head after an early injury scareAFP

7' The ball is cleared after Fernando (Sevilla) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. Sevilla force their opponents to concede a corner.

6' Tammy Abraham (AS Roma) attempts to find one of his teammates inside the box with a chip pass, but one of the defending players reacts superbly and intercepts the ball.

4' Jesus Navas (Sevilla) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted.

3' Nemanja Gudelj (Sevilla) is moving okay again after that injury scare.

3' Nemanja Gudelj (Sevilla) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.

2' The resulting corner, taken by Lorenzo Pellegrini (AS Roma), comes to nothing.

1' The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.

The trophy is brought out ahead of the match
The trophy is brought out ahead of the matchAFP
Roma and Sevilla players walk onto the pitch ahead of the match
Roma and Sevilla players walk onto the pitch ahead of the matchAFP

Good evening and welcome along to the live updates of the Europa League final between Sevilla and Roma at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.

Roma are looking to win back-to-back European titles after their Europa Conference League win last season but face six-time winners Sevilla who have never lost a Euro final.

The team news has been announced and you can read that below.

Anthony Taylor is the referee, and kick-off is at 8pm.

Sevilla face Roma in the Europa League final at the Puskas Arena in Budapest
Sevilla face Roma in the Europa League final at the Puskas Arena in BudapestAFP
Sevilla supporters watch as players warm up
Sevilla supporters watch as players warm upAFP
Roma fans cheer ahead of the match
Roma fans cheer ahead of the matchAFP

Starting XIs

Sevilla v Roma starting line-ups
Sevilla v Roma starting line-upsFlashscore

Preview

Considering six of the last nine UEFA Europa League (UEL) titles have been claimed by Spanish sides, four of which were won by Sevilla, the trophy would already be heading to the south of Spain if history was deciding this final. 

Sevilla have won each of their last six final appearances in UEFA’s second-tier club competition too, so the omens are firmly stacked in the Andalusian side’s favour when they come up against Italian side Roma.

With Saturday’s 2-1 La Liga defeat to Real Madrid seeing José Luis Mendilibar shuffle his pack, his troops should be fresh for their visit to Budapest. 

Interestingly though, Sevilla haven’t won any of their four UEL games held outside of Spain this term (D2, L2), and with that run forming part of a wider 13 match winless run outside of their home country in European competition, lifting another UEL trophy here is far from a foregone conclusion.

Roma know exactly what it takes to claim a European title themselves having won the UEFA Europa Conference League last term. 

Only four Italian clubs have won back-to-back major European crowns, and none since the turn of the century, so there is a small piece of history on the line here for the Giallorossi. 

Like Sevilla though, Roma warmed up for this clash with a defeat as they went down 2-1 against Fiorentina in Serie A at the weekend.

The similarities don’t stop there either, as Roma are also winless in their last four UEL games held outside of Italy (D2, L2), with the fact they were also goalless across each of those games perhaps serving as a bigger cause for concern for boss José Mourinho. 

‘The Special One’ will hope he can turn the tide in Roma’s first-ever UEFA game held in Hungary and Mourinho holds the added incentive of knowing if his side lift the trophy he will become the most decorated manager in the history of major European competition.

Form going into the match
Form going into the matchFlashscore

Players to watch: Formerly of Roma, Sevilla’s Erik Lamela has seen two of his last three UEL goals come against Italian opposition, including their winner against Juventus in the semi-final.

Roma stopper Rui Patrício will be trying to thwart him, and no player in UEL history has made more than his 68 appearances in the competition proper, five of the last seven of which have seen him keep a clean sheet.

Hot stat: The previous 13 UEL finals have seen an average of 2.92 goals per game.

Follow the match live here with Flashscore.

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