Sevilla claim Europa League glory after penalty shootout
Sevilla maintained their stranglehold on the Europa League after winning the competition for the seventh time after a penalty shootout victory over Roma in Budapest.
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Mourinho Targets 6th European Title As Sevilla Seek To Stay Perfect
Roma manager Jose Mourinho has never lost a European final while Sevilla are six from six in Europa League finals. Something has to give in Budapest on Wednesday. Portugal's Mourinho has five major continental titles to his name -- two Champions League wins, two Europa League trophies and last year's triumph in the inaugural Europa Conference League with the Italian side. The 60-year-old announced himself on the big stage in 2003 when he led Porto to the UEFA Cup, the Europa League's precursor, and the following year he won the Champions League.
Mourinho Eyeing More European Glory With Latest Love Roma
Jose Mourinho will put his remarkable European record on the line when Roma face Sevilla in Wednesday's Europa League final with a second straight continental cup up for grabs. The 60-year-old coaching icon has never lost a European final in his career, five wins from five over two decades making him the first manager to reach a UEFA final with four different clubs. Mourinho announced himself on the big stage in 2003 when he led Porto to the UEFA Cup, the Europa League's precursor, and the following year he claimed the first of two Champions League triumphs.
Sevilla's Europa League Love Affair Could Give Them Edge
Sevilla and Roma may seem an even match on paper in the Europa League final but the Andalucians' love affair with the competition may give them an edge in Budapest. They are the record six-time champions, with the closest contenders -- Inter Milan, Liverpool, Juventus and Atletico Madrid, on three each. Despite their disappointing season in La Liga, Sevilla have stepped up a gear in the Europa League, blowing away Manchester United and then Juventus to reach a seventh final.
'Great Joy' As Jose Mourinho's Roma Hold Firm To Make Europa League Final
Jose Mourinho's Roma remain on track for a second European trophy in two seasons after a goalless draw at Bayer Leverkusen sent them through to the Europa League final 1-0 on aggregate on Thursday.
Bayer Leverkusen's Attacking Starlets Face Roma Block Chasing 'Great Goal' In Europe
Bayer Leverkusen host Roma on Thursday knowing their way to the Europa League final goes through Jose Mourinho's expertly parked bus. Mourinho's Roma hold a narrow 1-0 lead heading into the second leg of their semi-final tie, having blunted Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso's attacking riches in Rome. Roma held Leverkusen scoreless for the first time in this Europa League campaign.
Roma Take Small Lead In Europa League Semi With Leverkusen
Edoardo Bove fired Roma to a 1-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in a tight first leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday. Bove scored the only goal of the game in the 63rd minute at the Stadio Olimpico, allowing Jose Mourinho's side to take a slender lead into next week's second leg in Germany. The win gives Mourinho the chance to reach his second European final in as many years as Roma coach after winning the Europa Conference League last season. "It's all down to the boys tonight who played with desire and the right mentality," Mourinho said to Sky Sport.
Sassuolo Stun Juventus, Roma In Race For Second Place
Juventus were beaten 1-0 by modest Sassuolo to remain stuck in seventh in Serie A on Sunday when Gregoire Drefel reacted fastest to score from a fluffed clearance. The defeat leaves Juventus below the European spots after the Turin giants were docked 15 points for illicit transfer activity in January. Runaway leaders Napoli drew on Saturday as Italy awaits an explosive party in Naples where Napoli look certain to clinch a first title since the days of Diego Maradona.