Sevilla have won the Europa League final, beating Roma 4-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
Gonzalo Montiel initially missed his deciding penalty to win it for the La Liga side, but VAR spotted encroachment by Roma’s keeper and the Argentine — who also scored the winning penalty in the World Cup final — sent Rui Patricio the wrong way on his second attempt to clinch the title.
The victory extends Sevilla’s Europa League record as they lift the trophy for a seventh time. In addition to winning the competition, they have also secured qualification for next season’s Champions League.
Sevilla 1-1 Roma (4-1 pens): History made and a refereeing masterclass
Sevilla have won the Europa League after defeating Roma 4-1 on penalties.
A cagey first half was brought to life when Roma opened the scoring in the 34th minute with a cool finish from Paolo Dybala after a smart through ball from Gianluca Mancini.
Delight turned to woe for Mancini, however, as he turned a cross from Jesus Navas into his own net to make it 1-1 in the 55th minute.
Sevilla had a penalty decision overturned by VAR, but ultimately no side could break the deadlock in the 90 minutes of normal time.
Extra time was perhaps most notable for a further slew of yellow cards, taking the total on the night up to 13. No team was able to add the winning goal so penalties it was.
Sevilla emerged victorious after some last-kick drama when Gonzalo Montiel was given the chance to retake his penalty after Rui Patricio came off his line too early.
Seb Stafford-Bloor, Nick Miller and Thom Harris have analysed the key talking points, including:
- Sevilla make history
- Mourinho remains box office
- A refereeing masterclass
- If it’s not broken…
- Extreme gamesmanship
- Bryan Gil remains elusive
- When you need a winning penalty taken, there’s only one man for it…