Sevilla put in a heroic performance to win the Europa League for an incredible seventh time after beating Roma on penalties. It was a tense affair, with Sevilla coming from 1-0 down to take the game into extra-time and then eventually penalties.
The decisive moment came when Gonzalo Montiel took the final kick which sealed the trophy for Sevilla. Montiel is no stranger to taking pressure kicks, having famously won the World Cup for Argentina with a penalty.
However, it wasn’t without drama after he missed his first spot-kick before Roma goalkeeper Rui Patricio was found to have encroached and it was retaken. Fortunately for Montiel, he scored his second penalty and clinched the victory.
The win was made even sweeter for Sevilla as it meant they ended Jose Mourinho’s impressive record of winning all UEFA finals since taking over as Roma manager. It was a fantastic achievement for a side that has won the competition seven times in just 16 years, an incredible feat that few sides have matched.
Sevilla fans around the world are celebrating their team’s sensational victory, and with good reason. The club has now won an astonishing seven Europa League trophies, more than any other side in history. They have shown incredible resilience and determination throughout this tournament and it was fitting that they were rewarded with this fantastic triumph.
The players and staff deserve the utmost praise for their hard work and dedication. As Sevilla look forward to the start of next season, they can do so with a sense of pride in knowing that they are one of the most successful European teams in history. This is certainly their moment to savour. Congratulations once again to Sevilla!
