AS Roma took the lead in the 35th minute through Paulo Dybala, but Sevilla equalized 1-1 at the start of the second half after an own goal by defender Gianluca Mancini. After two extra time periods without further goals, the two teams were forced to decide the winner through a penalty shootout. Gonzalo Montiel converted the decisive penalty, giving Sevilla a 4-1 victory after Mancini and Roger Ibanez (AS Roma) missed their penalties.
Coach Mourinho threw his medals into the crowd of fans.
After the final match, having spoken with the players, coach Mourinho went to receive his medal for the runner-up team. However, immediately afterwards, the Portuguese manager shocked everyone by unexpectedly taking off his medal and throwing it into the crowd before heading down the tunnel.
This is the sixth time Mourinho has led a team to a final. On previous occasions, the strategist nicknamed "The Special One" has been successful, winning the Champions League (twice), Europa League, UEFA Cup, and Europa Conference League (with AS Roma last season).
Coach Mourinho (second from the right) has reacted on numerous occasions.
Coach Mourinho was full of confidence before the Europa League final against Sevilla in Budapest (Hungary). Despite a good start and a strong performance, Sevilla ultimately won the title. Mourinho's "special" touch vanished after the match against Sevilla, a game considered one of the most frustrating finals after three hours.
This was a final where AS Roma were highly determined and went to great lengths to gain an advantage: provoking the referee, wasting time, controlling possession. Mourinho reacted angrily on the sidelines several times after controversial incidents. However, AS Roma paid the price for failing to capitalize on their advantage, and Mourinho suffered his first defeat in a European competition final. Conversely, Sevilla continued their record of winning the Europa League for the seventh time.
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