Both teams crowned a new champion at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. Sevilla, the Nervionenses, chase a seventh European title, while Roma, known as La Loba, seek their first triumph on the continent since lifting the UEFA Conference League last season.
Budapest hosts the stage where Sevilla and Roma clash to decide the new UEFA Europa League champion this Wednesday. As Sevilla pursues a seventh title in this competition, Roma aims for a debut on the winners list in Europe’s top secondary competition, trying to add a second consecutive continental trophy after last season’s Conference League success.
On the field, Sevilla progressed to this final after a 3-2 win over Juventus in the semifinal. Roma, under Jose Mourinho, eliminated Bayer Leverkusen with a 1-0 win on the road and a goalless return, sealing the aggregate in their favor. The match referee is English official Anthony Taylor, with Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn serving as assistant referees. In the VAR room, Stuart Attwell will be joined by Christopher Kavanagh and Bastian Dankert.
Historical context and key notes:
- Sevilla have reached the UEFA Cup/Europa League final seven times, more than any other club. They have won in 2006, 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2020.
- Roma will contest the UEFA Cup/Europa League final for the second time, having lost to Inter in 1991. They have appeared in five major European finals across different eras: 1961 (Inter-Cities Fairs Cup), 1984 (European Cup), 1991 (UEFA Cup), 2022 (Conference League) and now 2024/25 (UEFA Cup/Europa League).
- In their only previous European meeting, Sevilla defeated Roma 2-0 in the 2019/20 round of 16, the last season Sevilla claimed the title.
- Sevilla have six European titles, all in the UEFA Cup/Europa League. If they win again, only Real Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich would have more European trophies.
- This final marks the 14th instance of a Spanish club facing an Italian club in a major European final, with the Spaniards having won nine of the previous 13 matches, including the last three.
- The final is a landmark for Hungary, hosting a major European final for the fourth time, with past appearances in the 1960s and 1985.
- Roma could become the second Italian team to win two major European titles in consecutive seasons, a feat accomplished previously by Inter, Milan, and Juventus in the past.
- The UEFA Cup/Europa League has been steered by Spanish coaches in many finals, and this match marks José Luis Mendilibar’s first major European final as Sevilla’s manager.
- Jose Mourinho brings five major European titles; with this match, he could extend his lead as the most decorated active coach in European competition, surpassing Giovanni Trapattoni’s tally.
- Sevilla’s Jesús Navas, at 37 years and some months on match day, could become the oldest outfield player to start a European final since 2008, adding another chapter to a storied career that includes a 2006 triumph with the club.
The match between Sevilla and Roma can be watched live on ESPN channels, depending on the local cable package and operator:
- VTR: 48 (SD) – 843 (HD)
- DTV: 621 (SD) – 1620 (HD)
- ENTEL: 212 (HD)
- BRIGHT: 174 (SD) – 474 (HD)
- GTD/TELSUR: 84 (SD)
- MOVISTAR: 480 (SD) – 884 (HD)
- YOU SEE: 508 (SD)
- ZAP: 90 (HD)
For fans preferring digital streaming, Star+ offers coverage with a monthly or annual subscription. Access is available across devices including televisions, computers, mobile devices, tablets, and consoles. Subscriptions can be arranged via the Star+ official site. (Source: Goal)