Sevilla wins seventh Europa League trophy after beating Roma in penalty shootout

By: Ogunleye Oluwapelumi

Sevillas won their seventh Europa League trophy after defeating Roma in a thrilling final at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. The Spanish club overcame Roma on penalties following a 1-1 draw, with En-Nesyri scoring the winning penalty. The victory marks Sevillas’ seventh Europa League trophy, maintaining their record of not losing in the final of the competition.

Roma took the lead in the 35th minute through a goal from Paulo Dybala, but Sevillas fought back with a goal from Ivan Rakitic early in the second half. An own goal from Gianluca Mancini gave Sevillas the lead, but Roma equalized in the 73rd minute through a goal from Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The game went to penalties, with Sevillas winning 4-2 after En-Nesyri scored the decisive penalty.

Sevillas’ victory is a testament to the team’s resilience and determination. The Spanish club has a rich history in the Europa League, having won the competition seven times. The victory marks a new era for Sevillas, with the club looking to build on their success and compete at the highest level of European football.

Roma’s loss is Jose Mourinho’s first in a major European final, while Sevilla has defeated an Italian side in consecutive Europa League finals to claim the trophy.