Sevilla win Europa League ultimate as Jose Mourinho’s Roma crushed on penalties

Jose Mourinho left the Puskas Arena along with his tail between his legs on Wednesday night time after his Roma aspect had been crushed within the Europa League ultimate. Despite dominating the opening phases and going forward within the first half, the Italian aspect misplaced to Sevilla on penalties in a colorless encounter.

Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero on the night time, saving Gianluca Mancini’s penalty earlier than diving to his proper to look at Roger Ibanez’s penalty strike the publish. The La Liga aspect, in distinction, scored all 4 of their efforts, with Gonzalo Montiel netting the decisive penalty on the second time of asking after VAR dominated that Rui Patricio was off his line when saving his preliminary effort.

Roma can have few complaints with the outcome although provided that they went forward within the thirty fifth minute when Paulo Dybala latched onto a go from defender Mancini earlier than tucking a neat effort into the far nook along with his left foot. Sevilla had been sad with the purpose being allowed to face although, complaining that former Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic fouled Ivan Rakitic within the build-up.

Sevilla then hit again within the fifty fifth minute when Mancini did not take care of a cross from former Manchester City defender Jesus Navas and bundled the ball into his personal web. 

However, Mourinho’s aspect’s steady want to attraction each choice and protest that the officers had been making the unsuitable calls – with VAR overruling Anthony Taylor’s choice to award Lucas Ocampos a penalty solely fuelling the fireplace given the minimal contact – slowed the tie down and allowed Sevilla to recharge.

In what was a really scrappy affair, good performances had been arduous to return by provided that people trying to point out their skills had been usually introduced down. Reported Manchester United goal Tammy Abraham did present why he could be of curiosity to Erik ten Hag’s aspect – who had been handed a blow after it emerged Tottenham didn’t intend on promoting Harry Kane this summer season.