“With all the difficulties we have gone through … The anthem says that this team never gives up and we have put it into practice,” said the Sevilla coach, Julen Lopetegui, this Friday after beating Inter 3-2 in Cologne and winning the sixth Europa League of the club’s history.
«I dedicate it to all Sevilla fans, I am very grateful. The players are very great, because of what they believe, work and transmit, if they had not won they would be just as great, “said the Basque coach, who burst into tears after the final whistle.
A quarter of an hour before, a ball shot from behind, acrobatic, by the Brazilian Diego Carlos and that he played in Romelu Lukaku became the decisive goal.
“Was a very complex scenario, playing here on August 22, but all the players thought about helping, those who played and not, “said Lopetegui, referring to an atypical season, extended several months after the stoppage due to the coronavirus pandemic.
«We were talking about resilience in the previous game, it is being able to live together and try overcome difficulties. I think we deserved to win the match, “added the former Spanish coach.
«For me it is an immense joy, for all Sevilla fans, it is a great club, in which everyone contributes their grain of sand. But I ask the fans to be prudent in celebration but let them celebrate it, “he concluded, again with the coronavirus pandemic present.
Navas, word of captain
“So that the Sevilla fans feel proud, they wake up happy after the problems,” declared the Sevilla captain tearfully, Jesus Navas, just after winning the Europa League and before lifting the trophy as the bearer of the bracelet.
«This group deserves it, they have been fighting all year, because of the situation we have all experienced. Because of how this group is overcome and for the fans to enjoy, ”declared the incombustible right-handed side of Sevilla.
«To be able to lift the Cup as captain, with my Sevilla, for all the people who are not like Antonio (Door), (Jose Antonio) Reyes and (Marcelo) Campanal, ”added Navas, referring to three deceased former players, the first two former teammates of his in the lower categories and in the first team.
Navas also praised his coach Julen Lopetegui, winner of the Europa League in his first season in the Andalusian capital: “He works 24 hours, gives everything, has brought out the best in us.”
The Brazilian central Diego Carlos, author of the decisive auction, also appeared on television in tears. “A title, my pregnant wife, everything is wonderful,” he said, sporting a flag of his team. «This title is very important, I thank Sevilla for everything they have done for me. Thank you very much, “he added.
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