The 2022/23 Europa League final is a clash between Sevilla and AS Roma. Both teams have cup DNA. Sevilla is the king of the Europa League, having won the most titles in the tournament's history. They have won the competition four times in the past decade. Meanwhile, Roma is led by Jose Mourinho. This is the second year Mourinho has brought the Italian capital team to the European Cup final.
Roma's journey to the final was easier than Sevilla's. In the knockout round, Roma overcame Feyenoord and Bayer Leverkusen to reach the final. But that does not diminish the achievements of Mourinho and his team. This year's season has been very difficult for Roma. The team has not received much investment, new contracts such as Belotti, Matic, Dybala and Wijnaldum have come on loan or for free. In general, Mourinho is not satisfied with the team's shopping style.
Mourinho still shows his talent in European Cup competitions.
However, the Portuguese coach still "cut his coat according to his cloth" based on an ugly pragmatic philosophy. Many people thought that Mourinho's time was over, but his success in the European Cup for 2 consecutive years proved otherwise. The draw in the second leg of the Europa League semi-finals was also typical of Mourinho's philosophy. The German team almost went crazy with the way Mourinho arranged his troops.
They think Mourinho plays an anti-football style. Maybe this style of play is not effective in the long run, like in Serie A, Roma struggled and could not get a ticket to the Champions League next season. However, in certain matches, Mourinho's style of play becomes unpredictable.
Roma will have the chance to decode the king of Europa League. Sevilla has surpassed the two strongest candidates for the championship, Juventus and Man Utd. They, like Roma, have not played well in the domestic arena, but have shown a contrasting face in the European Cup. The appearance of coach Etxeberria at the end of March has helped Sevilla transform. And the Europa League championship will help Sevilla finish the season completely.
It is not difficult to imagine the final match. Sevilla will have possession and Roma will defend. Each team will play according to their strengths. And with the nature of a final, both sides will show maximum caution. It is likely that the match will not have many goals and will be decided by individual moments.
Expected lineup
Sevilla: Dmitrovic, Montiel, Rekik, Gudelj, Telles; Rakitic, Gomez; Torres, Lamela, Gil; Mir
Roma: Patricio; Mancini, Cristante, Ibanez; Celik, Bove, Matic, Pellegrini, Spinazzola; Abraham, Belotti
Prediction : Sevilla 0-1 Roma
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