In an historic turn, the finals of Europe’s three major competitions in a single season will feature at least one team from the same country among the six clubs besides the American continent, and that country is Argentina, crowned as world champions.
The fastest of these matchups to be staged is the Europa League final, where Sevilla, led by Gonzalo Montiel, Marcos Acuña, Lucas Ocampos, Papu Gómez and Erik Lamela, will face Roma, captained by Paulo Dybala, in Budapest.
As things stand, the only absentee is the Egg, suspended after a red card in the second leg of the semi-final against Juventus. The big question mark remains over the Jewel, who has not played for three years after ankle trouble. Mourinho hinted before the game that he could feature for a brief spell, perhaps 20 to 30 minutes, so the Cordovan veteran may not start the match.
WHEN IS IT?
The Europa League final is scheduled for late May, a culmination that brings together tactical depth, star power, and high-stakes drama as both teams chase continental glory and a storied trophy in European football’s most prestigious club competition season.
HOW TO WATCH ON TV
The second leg between Sevilla and Rome will be broadcast in Argentina by ESPN, delivering expert commentary and live action for fans watching on traditional television platforms.
WHO REPORTS AND WHO COMMENTATES?
Broadcast coverage will feature Miguel Simón as the play-by-play presenter, with Marcelo Espina providing expert analysis from the commentary booth, offering insights on formations, player matchups, and key moments throughout the match.
HOW TO WATCH BY STREAMING
Fans can stream the game through the streaming options offered by various cable providers, including Current, Play Telecentre, or DirectTV GO. These services are accessible on PC, Mac, and mobile devices, including tablets and smartphones running Android (version 4 or higher) or iOS (version 8 or higher). Additionally, Star+ remains a viable streaming option, housing ESPN content and live events, along with a broad catalog of sports, entertainment, and original programming that appeals to a wide audience.
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SEVILLA
To confirm.
ROME
To confirm.
Attribution: This overview reflects a synthesis of recent reporting on the teams and matchups from Goal and related media outlets.