Sevilla secured a historic fourth consecutive qualification for the UEFA Champions League by winning the 2022-23 UEFA Europa League final against AS Roma on May 31, 2023, at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.
The match ended 1-1 after extra time, with Sevilla prevailing 4-1 in the penalty shootout to claim their record seventh UEFA Cup/Europa League title. This victory marked Sevilla’s fourth straight appearance in the Champions League group stage, extending their remarkable run of European success.
According to UEFA’s official match report, the final was held at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest on May 31, 2023, with kickoff at 21:00 CET. Sevilla’s goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was named man of the match for his crucial saves during the penalty shootout.
The victory qualified Sevilla for the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League group stage and earned them the right to face Manchester City in the 2023 UEFA Super Cup, as winners of the Europa League.
Sevilla’s triumph continued their dominance in the competition, having previously won the Europa League in 2006, 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2020. The club’s manager José Luis Mendilibar secured his first major title in his managerial career with this victory.
For AS Roma, the loss meant they remained without a UEFA Cup/Europa League title despite reaching their fourth European final. Their manager José Mourinho was seeking to win his second consecutive European title with the club after leading them to the 2021-22 UEFA Europa Conference League title.
Attendance for the final was recorded at 61,476 spectators under clear night conditions with temperatures of 18°C (64°F) and 63% humidity, as reported by UEFA’s official match documentation.
The victory represented a significant achievement for Sevilla, extending their consecutive Champions League qualifications to four seasons although adding to their storied history in Europe’s secondary club competition.
Looking ahead, Sevilla will initiate their 2023-24 Champions League campaign in the group stage, with the draw for the competition scheduled to take place in late August 2023.
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