The question that had to be answered was: Sevilla for the seventh time in the European League or Jose Mourinho for the sixth time in the European Cup? Both have a 100% success rate. The answer is long overdue.
However, the match appeared to only last 90 minutes. Because there was momentum in the game. No big risks, but plenty of possession. Especially on the Seville side.
However, it was the first big opportunity for Rome. Bono was allowed to show himself for the first time after just over 10 minutes with Spinazzola’s shot.
Le Surprise du chef was Paulo Dybala. Like a rabbit from Jose Mourinho’s hat, he was on the field as a starting player. After a rocky start, he came back after 36 minutes.
A pass from Mancini who cut through the middle was good for the Argentine, crossing in from his left to secure the lead.
A Rakitic blast against the post at the end of the first half set the tone for the second half. Sevilla went looking for an equalizer with a higher gear.
He who seeks will find. A sharp cross pass from Jesus Navas, under pressure from the other Moroccan who shone in the last World Cup, Nciri, was hit by the assistant goal 1-0, Mancini.
After that, Bono again showed sharp reactions.
The chaotic phase seemed to score a goal, but that didn’t count against the goalkeeper. Nor was Belotti later able to overtake her. It was clear: Bono wants penalties.
And after a few penalty shootouts, several injuries and senseless extra time, he got it too.
In this he again proved himself superior. With his long legs, he made Mancini’s evening worse. His fingertips also played a part in Ibanez’s 11-metre shot against the post.
Montiel eventually needed two chances to cap a very long evening. Sevilla rewrote history once again, after a rotten season in their country, once again taking home the European Cup.
The answer to the question asked on May 31 was finally given on June 1. And Jose Mourinho, who is no longer undefeated in the European finals? He went very quickly, unseen by the cameras, for his medal which he threw to the crowd moments later, and silently disappeared.
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