Sevilla face Inter in the UEFA Europa League final on Friday 21 August at 9 p.m. in Cologne. On this page, the possible lineups, the words of the coaches and all the information to experience this great meeting.
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Inter : Handanovic; Godin, De Vrij, Bastoni; D’Ambrosio, Barella, Brozović, Gagliardini, Young; Martinez, Lukaku Absent : Vecino (knee), Sánchez (thigh)
The two teams
Seville (ESP) UEFA ranking : 8e Place in the Championship : 4th (last match July 19) Last five matches : VVVVN Route : Group A winner, 1-1 CFR Cluj (away goals), 2-0 Roma, 1-0 (Wolverhampton), 2-1 Man. United Last season : round of 16 (6-5 defeat vs. Slavia Prague, ap) In the final: 5 matches, 5 wins (most recently in 2015/16 against Liverpool) Best result in C3 : winner (2005/06, 2006/07, 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16)
Milan International (ITA) UEFA ranking : 33e Place in the Championship : 2nd (last match on August 1st) Last five matches : VVVVN Route : UEFA Champions League, groups, 4-1 Ludogorets, 2-0 Getafe, 2-1 Leverkusen, 5-0 Shakhtar Last season : round of 16 (1-0 defeat v. Eintracht Frankfurt) And final : 4 matches, 3 wins (most recently in 1997/98 against Lazio) Best result in C3 : winner (1990/91, 1993/94, 1997/98)
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The two teams series
Sevilla have been undefeated for 20 matches in all competitions, with eight wins in the last nine, have arrived in perfect form on time. The Andalusians were impressive in their success over Roma and showed patience and self-sacrifice to beat Wolves and then Manchester United. Their experience in competition gives them a slight advantage: they know how to wrap up the job. Joe Walker, reporter for Seville
The higher the bar, the more Inter responds. The defense is solid (a goal conceded in the last seven games), the team spirit is good and the offensive line formidable. Romelu Lukaku has scored in ten consecutive UEFA Europa League meetings, a record, and Lautaro Martínez shone against Shakhtar. Antonio Conte’s team will be hard to beat. Paolo Menicucci, Inter reporter
Julen Lopetegui lines up a 4-3-3 which can quickly become a 4-5-1 when the ball is lost. He likes to see his team play with great intensity, pressing high on the pitch and harassing opponents who are trying to play from behind. Offensively, watch out for attacking full-backs Jesús Navas and Sergio Reguilón, while Ever Banega pulls the strings in midfield. Joe Walker, reporter for Seville
In Italy, we say: “Squadra che vince non si tocca” (We do not change to a winning team). Antonio Conte applies this principle, having fielded the same starting 11 in the last three matches. His 3-5-2 presents two players in front, two dynamic midfielders placed in front of a sentry (Marcelo Brozović) and two attacking full-backs. The actions start from behind, attracting the opposing pressing and then looking for the two in front, especially Lukaku, with long balls. Paolo Menicucci, reporter for Inter
Julen Lopetegui, Sevilla, coach : “Inter are equipped to compete in the Champions League given the extraordinary caliber of their players and their very experienced coach. It will require us to be at our best and deliver a great performance in all areas in order to compete with them. It’s a daunting challenge. “
Other statements to follow
And the rest?
The UEFA Europa League winner will take part in the UEFA Super Cup against the UEFA Champions League winner on 24 September in Budapest. Sevilla and Inter will be present in the UEFA Champions League group stage draw on 1is October in Athens.
