All the action from the Budapest match is captured here, from kickoff to the final whistle.
The UEFA Europa League final stretched into extra time and penalties. Jose Luis Mendilibar led Sevilla against Jose Mourinho and AS Roma, bringing the competition to a dramatic finish in Hungary. After 120 minutes of play the score was 1-1, and the outcome was decided by penalties, sealing Sevilla’s triumph in this continent’s second most prestigious club tournament.
SEVILLA VS. ROMA IN THE EUROPEAN LEAGUE
In this piece, readers will find a complete account of what happened at the Puskas Arena, including lineups, key stats, goals, clips, photos, and more.
Details:
- Sevilla reached the UEFA Cup/Europa League final for the seventh time, a record among clubs. Their finals wins came in 2006, 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, and 2023.
- Roma contested a European final for the fifth time, having previously appeared in 1961, 1984, 1991, and 2022, with the 1991 loss to Inter their most recent prior appearance in a major final.
- This final marked the 14th instance of a Spanish club facing an Italian club in a major European final, with Spain-leading the head-to-head historically.
- Hungary hosted a major European final for the fourth time, the first since 1985, continuing a long tradition of European finals staged in the country.
- Spanish coaches have claimed the UEFA Cup/Europa League title on 13 occasions, more than coaches from any other nation.
- Jesús Navas of Sevilla was 37 years old on match day and became the oldest outfield player to start a UEFA Cup/Europa League final in the modern era, surpassing earlier lineups from past finals.
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Minute by minute Sevilla versus Roma
Press conferences and statements from Sevilla versus Roma
#UELfinal Monchi
We will present the trophy to the fans and discuss the decision on Monday
The most reasonable outcome is that he remains with the club
More talks come Monday
People want him to stay
The decision will be beneficial for everyone
Goal Spain on social media
— GOAL Spain
May 31, 2023
Videos, lineups and news from Sevilla versus Roma
#UELfinal The winner may emerge in extra time or penalties, but the main moment is to applaud Jesús Navas once the final whistle blows
— GOAL Spain
May 31, 2023
Highlights and social moments from the Europa League final
#UELfinal A tribute to Jesús Navas as his influence on the game is remembered by Seville and Budapest alike, with the crowd and players sharing a moment of appreciation
— GOAL Spain
May 31, 2023
Match recap and numbers from Sevilla versus Roma
In the end, Roma’s Dybala opened the scoring after coming off the bench, while Sevilla answered late and forced the shootout through a stubborn defense. The decisive moments came through the penalty shootout, where Sevilla held their nerve and lifted the trophy once more for their fans in Hungary.
Sevilla’s goalkeeper and field players delivered a resilient performance, while Roma showed attacking intent throughout. The final act in Budapest underscored the drama of European football, with the two clubs adding another chapter to their rich histories.
Summary of Sevilla against Roma in the Europa League
All figures and statistics of Sevilla versus Roma in the Europa League
Source: Goal