The Europa League final takes place on Wednesday night as the most successful club in the tournament's history, Sevilla, take on last year's Europa Conference League winners, Roma, at the Puskas Arena in Budapest (20:00).
Sevilla overcame Juventus in the semi-finals and dumped out Manchester United in the previous round, while Roma saw off Bayer Leverkusen over two legs in the last four and have already beaten Spanish opposition in the shape of Real Sociedad in the last 16.
- Sevilla to lift the trophy
- Both teams to score
- Youssef En Nesyri to score anytime
Sevilla Can See Off Roma Threat
The last two Europa League finals have required extra-time and penalties and this season's final could be just as close.
The two finalists look evenly matched but Sevilla's experience and quality could give them the edge as they seek a record-extending seventh Europa League title.
Los Nervionenses have faced a higher standard of opposition in this season's competition than Roma, registering impressive wins over Juve and United en route to the final.
In contrast, Roma were a tad lucky to progress past Leverkusen in the semi-finals and they have been poor away from the Italian capital in European competition this season.
Roma have failed to win away from their Stadio Olimpico home since the group stage, and even then won just one of three Group C matches on the road, which is a concern given the final is taking place in Hungary.
Both Teams Capable Of Scoring
Sevilla have been in fine scoring form of late. They have scored eight goals across their last four games in this competition - seven inside 90 minutes and another in extra-time against Juventus.
However, clean sheets have been hard to come by for the La Liga outfit, who have conceded in six of their last eight games in all competitions.
Roma have struggled for goals recently but both teams have scored in their last two matches and they should be fired up for the occasion on Wednesday.
Both of these teams have clearly had an eye on this final since winning their respective last-four encounters and they will give their all in Budapest, so goals at both ends appeals.
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En Nesyri Can Be Sevilla’s Hero
Youssef En-Nesyri is Sevilla’s top scorer in the Europa League with four goals and he looks a strong contender to add to that tally in the final.
The Andalusian outfit opted to rest En-Nesyri for Saturday's 2-1 defeat at home to Real Madrid, so he should come into Wednesday’s showpiece fresh.
The Moroccan scored against Serie A outfit Juventus in the last round and he has raised his game in Europe this season, scoring six goals in 12 continental appearances, which includes the Champions League group stage.
En-Nesyri came off the bench in the final when Sevilla last won the Europa League in 2020 courtesy of a 3-2 win over Inter Milan, but he should start against Roma on Wednesday and he can mark the occasion with a goal.
YOUSSEF EN NESYRI TO SCORE ANYTIME
