Sevilla vs AS Roma ended on high drama 4-1 on penalties on Wednesday to win the Europa League for a record-extending seventh time for Sevilla. Handing Jose Mourinho his first defeat in six European finals.
Sevilla keeper Yassine Bounou saved spot kicks from Gianluca Mancini and Roger Ibanez while Sevilla were flawless in their execution, scoring their first four. The game had finished 1-1 after extra time.
Paulo Dybala gave the Italians the lead from a counter-attack in the 35th minute but Sevilla then took control of the game and found the equaliser thanks to an own-goal by Mancini in the 55th minute.
The win means Sevilla will compete in next season's Champions League despite finishing outside the top four in the LaLiga.
Sevilla vs AS Roma: Match Summary
Gonzalo Montiel's retaken spot kick ensured that Sevilla became Europa League champions for the seventh time in their history as they defeated Jose Mourinho's Roma on penalties at the end of a torturous final in Budapest.
Sevilla dominated the ball for large swathes of the first half, but couldn't break down Mourinho's resolute side and it was the Italian outfit that took the lead just after the half hour mark when Paolo Dybala, an injury doubt coming into the game, fired calmly past Bounou to send the Roma fans into delirium.
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Still Sevilla dominated, with Ivan Rakitic hitting the inside of the post in first-half stoppage time as Jose Mourinho's side held on.
The second half of Sevilla vs AS Roma, however, was a different story. With Sevilla introducing both Luis Ocampos and Suso, the European specialists looked much more of a threat and deservedly levelled the tie 10 minutes into the second half when Gianluca Mancini could only bundle a Jesus Navas cross into his own net.
Twenty minutes later, Sevilla's pressure looked as though it had forced another mistake from Roma, only for VAR to overturn Anthony Taylor's decision to award a penalty for a clumsy-looking challenge from Ibanez.
Extra time beckoned, with neither side threatening, and an extra 30 minutes failed to seperate the sides either in a game that turned into a low quality affair, leaving the two sides only to be seperated by a penalty shoot out.
Roma defenders Gianluca Mancini and Roger Ibanez both saw their efforts saved and hit the woodwork, leaving Gonzalo Montiel to slot home the winner as he did for Argentina in the World Cup six months prior.
He too missed, but was handed a second chance when the referee spotted encroachment, and made no mistake second time round, handing the Spanish giants an unprecedented seventh Europa League title.
Manchester United edged out Lyon 5-4 in a thrilling Europa League 2024-25 Quarter-final second leg, advancing to the semifinals. Check out the ties with the most goals in a Europa League knockout round.
The Red Devils also became the first-ever European team to score two goals in the 120th minute of a major European match, which completed a supernatural comeback for them at the Theatre of Dreams.
A total of 13 goals from both sides defined their destiny, as Manchester United have sealed their passage to the semis, whereas Lyon's continental journey has come to an end.
In this article, we explore the list of Europa League knockout ties for the most goals scored.
Rangers earned a gloriously chaotic 9-5 aggregate win over Royal Antwerp in the Round of 32, which is still the highest-scoring two-legged tie in the UEFA Cup/Europa League knockout round.
14 - Rangers 9-5 Royal Antwerp is the highest-scoring two-legged tie in the UEFA Cup/Europa League since Helsingborgs 8-6 Heerenveen in the 2007-08 first round. Entertainment. pic.twitter.com/frch3j5pq4
Rangers defeated Antwerp 4-3 in the first leg encounter at the Bosulistadion in Belgium, securing a slender lead in the tie. The second leg turned out to be an absolute rampage as the Scottish side netted four second-half goals at the Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, winning 5-2 and securing their qualification to the next round of the competition.
13 Goals | Porto 10-3 Spartak Moskva (2010/11)
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FC Porto displayed absolute domination over Spartak Moskva in the 2010-11 Europa League quarter-finals, beating them 10-3 on aggregate.
Porto, who also became the eventual champions of the edition, crushed Spartak in the very first leg at home, beating them 5-1 at Estádio do Dragão in Portugal. The second leg also saw the André Villas-Boas-coached Porto side dominating the Russian team, beating them 5-2 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
13 Goals | Lyon 11-2 AZ Alkmaar (2016/17)
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Olympique Lyonnais ran riot over AZ Alkmaar in the 2016-17 Europa League Round of 32, beating the Dutch side 11-2 over two legs.
Lyon defeated AZ 4-1 in the first leg, played away at the AFAS Stadion in the Netherlands. In the return leg at OL Stadium, the French outfit went ruthless against AZ, earning a massive 7-1 victory at home.
13 Goals | Manchester United 8-5 Roma (2020/21)
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Last night was not the first time that Manchester United took part in a goals galore, as they thrashed AS Roma8-5 on aggregate in the 2020-21 UEL semi-finals.
Man United practically secured their passage to the final with a magnificent 6-2 win in the first leg, scoring five goals in the second half at Old Trafford. The next game at the Olimpico Stadium in Rome ended in a 3-2 win for Roma. However, United entered the final.
This was also the last time the Red Devils qualified for a European competition final, though they lost to Villareal in a gut-wrenching penalty shoot-out.
13 Goals | Liverpool 11-2 Sparta Praha (2023/24)
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Liverpool had a resounding victory over Sparta Praha, beating them 11-2 over two legs in last season's UEL Round of 16.
9 - Liverpool progressed past Sparta Prague 11-2 on aggregate; their biggest margin of victory over a two-legged tie in European football since the 1980-81 campaign against Finnish side OPS (also 11-2 on aggregate, in the European Cup first round). Cruise. pic.twitter.com/ZeTSkpEZoc
In the first leg at Stadion Letná in Prague, the Reds earned a brilliant 5-1 victory, securing a massive four-goal cushion in the tie. In the second leg at Anfield, Liverpool dismantled the Czech side, thrashing them 6-1 at home to qualify for the quarter-finals.
However, the English side's campaign ended after losing to eventual champions Atalanta in the quarters.
13 Goals |Manchester United 7-6 Lyon (2024/25)
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Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais have gifted us one of the most memorable Europa League knockout ties this season, as the Red Devils were through to the semi-finals after a knife-edge 7-6 victory over two legs in the quarter-finals.
A comeback for the ages at Old Trafford.
Manchester United, who trailed 10-man Lyon 4-2 with six minutes remaining, win 5-4 on the night and 7-6 on aggregate thanks to Harry Maguire's late winner.
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) April 17, 2025
Rayan Cherki's last-minute strike salvaged a 2-2 draw at home for Lyon against United in the first leg played at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais in France. The return leg was absolute cinema, as Manchester United's 2-0 lead at the break was overcome by Lyon as they scored four until the break of the added extra time.
However, Kobie Mainoo and Harry Maguire netted two goals after the 120th minute to fire Manchester United into the Europa League semi-finals, winning the game by 5-4.
Top 11 players with most matches in Laliga history
Explore the top 11 players with the most appearances in La Liga, including legends like Andoni Zubizarreta, Joaquín, and Lionel Messi, as well as current stars such as Antoine Griezmann.
The Spanish League, or Laliga, is the second most-viewed football league in the world. It is regarded as one of the top five elite European leagues and has legendary clubs. Many football legends played in this league but only a few of them managed to play for a long duration and hold the record of most matches in Laliga. Here is the list of the top 11 players with the most matches in Laliga.
Top 11 players with the most matches in Laliga history:
RANK
PLAYERS
NATION
CLUBS
GOALS
APPEARANCE
1.
Joaquin
Spain
Real Betis, Malaga CF, and Valencia
77
622
2.
Andoni Zubizarreta
Spain
Valencia, Athletic Bilbao, Deportivo Alaves, FC Barcelona
0
622
3.
Raul Garcia
Spain
Athletic Bilbao, Atletico Madrid, CA Osasuna
111
609
4.
Raul
Spain
Real Madrid CF
228
550
5.
Loren Juarros
Spain
Real Sociedad, Real Burgos, Athletic Bilbao
64
546
6.
Eusebio
Spain
Real Valladolid, FC Barcelona Celta Vigo, Atletico Madrid
36
543
7.
Paco Buyo
Spain
Real Madrid, Sevilla, Mallorca, RCD Coruna
0
542
8.
Sergio Ramos
Spain
Sevilla, Real Madrid
77
536
9.
Manolo Sanchis
Spain
Real Madrid CF
33
523
10.
Antoine Griezmann
France
FC Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Real Sociedad
198
520
11.
Lionel Messi
Argentina/Spain
FC Barcelona
474
520
11. Lionel Messi | FC Barcelona | 520 Matches
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One of the greatest players to ever grace this sport, Lionel Messi ranks 11th in the most matches in Laliga history's list with 520 appearances.
The Argentine forward came to Spain at a very young age and played for FC Barcelona since he was a teenager. The Catalan talisman also holds the record for the most goals in Laliga, with 474 strikes.
10. Antoine Griezmann | FC Barcelona, Real Sociedad, Atletico Madrid | 520 Matches
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Antoine Griezmann has now played 520 matches in Laliga, making him one of the players with the most matches in Laliga history.
The French international has been a pivotal player for both Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad, including his short spell in FC Barcelona. Although a player like this has never been crowned with a Laliga title, his dedication to the game has made him one of the greatest players in the league.
Manolo Sanchis was a Centre-back and represented Real Madrid in 523 matches, making him one of the players with the most matches in Laliga. The legendary defender won the league a total of eight times and also has two Spanish Cups in his cabinet.
8. Sergio Ramos | Real Madrid CF, Sevilla | 536 Matches
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Sergio Ramos has made 536 appearances in Laliga, making him the eighth player in this list of the most matches in Laliga history.
The legendary Spanish Centre-back represented Sevilla and then Real Madrid in the competition multiple times. The former Spaniard won four UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid.
Paco Buyo is one of only two goalkeepers on the list who has played the most matches in Laliga history. He made 542 appearances in Laliga, turning out mostly for Real Madrid. Buyo has a special place in the club's history and won the league title six times with Real Madrid.
6. Eusebio | Real Valladolid, Celta Vigo, FC Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid | 543 Matches
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Eusebio is regarded as one of the greatest midfielders, and he played his career's most matches in Laliga. The Spanish midfielder played 543 matches in Laliga, representing four clubs. Eusebio is a FC Barcelona legend, having won four titles with them. He retired from his professional career in 2002 and has since become a manager.
5. Loren Juarros | Real Sociedad, Real Burgos, Athletic Bilbao | 546 Matches
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Loren Juarros is a former Spanish footballer and is known for his longevity in Laliga, having played 546 matches in the competition. Primarily a defender, he spent most of his career at Real Sociedad becoming a club legend.
His impressive appearance tally places him among the players with the most matches in Laliga. After retiring, Lorren transitioned into a sporting director role, contributing to Real Sociedad's player recruitment and development plan.
4. Raul | Real Madrid CF | 550 Matches
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Raul was one of the most lethal strikers the sport has ever seen. A club legend for Real Madrid, he made over 550 matches and cemented his in the most matches in Laliga history list.
The Spaniard scored 228 goals as well during that time. He won six La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions League titles with the club. Currently, he is the manager of Real Madrid Castilla.
Raul Garcia has carved his place in football history by becoming one of the players with the most matches in Laliga, totaling an incredible 609 appearances.
The Spanish midfielder is known for his versatility and leadership. He played for CA Osasuna, Atletico Madrid, and Athletic Bilbao, leaving a lasting impact at each club. His longevity and consistency made him a key figure in Spanish football.
2. Andoni Zubizarreta | Valencia, Athletic Bilbao, Deportivo Alaves, FC Barcelona | 622 Matches
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Andoni Zubizarreta made 622 appearances and is the player with the second-most matches in Laliga. The Goalkeeper extensively for Athletic Bilbao, Valencia, Deportivo Alaves, and FC Barcelona.
He won the league a total of six times, four with FC Barcelona and two with Athletic Bilbao. Zubizarreta retired from the sport in 1998.
1. Joaquin | Real Betis, Malaga CF, and Valencia | 622 Matches
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Joaquin holds the record for the most matches in Laliga, with 622 appearances throughout his career. The Spanish winger, known for his time at Real Betis, Valencia, and Malaga CF, surpassed the previous record of 622 matches held by Andoni Zubizarreta.
Spanish Super Cup: Here are the last 10 past winners
FC Barcelona secured the Spanish Super Cup for the 4th time in the last 10 years and 15th time overall by beating their arch-rivals dominantly, Real Madrid 5-2. Let's check the list of past 10 Spanish Super Cup Winners.
Barcelona are the current champions of Spanish Super Cup. Image | Getty Images
Spanish Super Cup, popularly known as the "Copa del Rey" is the most prestigious Cup competition in Spain. Here is the list of the Past 10 Winners of the most elite title in the history of Spain:
Barcelona came from an early goal down to beat Real Madrid 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, scoring four goals in a dominant first half and surviving having their goalkeeper sent off to clinch a record-extending 15th trophy.
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Athletic Bilbao defeated Mallorca 4-2 in the penalty shootout, after a 1-1 draw following extra time, to claim their 24th Spanish Super Cup title to recover their 40-year absence from major trophy success after reaching the final for the 40th time.
The last time they won the Spanish Super Cup was way back in 1984.
2023 Spanish Super Cup Winner- Real Madrid
Real Madrid won the 2023 Spanish Super Cup by beating Osasuna 2-1 on May 6, 2023, at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville. They won the Spanish Super Cup for the 20th time.
Real Madrid participated in their first final since 2014, but finally, they tasted victory in the 121st edition of Spain's premier football cup.
2022 Spanish Super Cup Winner- Real Betis
On 23rd April, Real Betis won the 2022 Spanish Super Cup by beating Valencia 5-4 in a penalty shootout after the match concluded in a 1-1 draw following extra time at La Cartuja in Seville.
Barcelona won the 2021 Spanish Super Cup by beating Athletic Bilbao4-0 at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville. It was the 119th edition of the Spanish Super Cup, which includes two seasons featuring rival editions. This was Barcelona's 14th Spanish Cup title.
It was the 2nd Spanish Super Cup for Real Sociedad to recover their 34-year absence from major trophy success. Sociedad won last in wayback 1987.
2019 Spanish Super Cup Winner- Valencia
The 2019 Spanish Super Cup was won by Valencia by beating Barcelona2-1, at the Estadio Benito Villamarín in Seville. Valencia finally ended their trophy drought by securing their 8th title overall since 2008 at the 117th edition of the Spanish Super Cup.
Barcelona won the 2018 Spanish Super Cup by beating Sevilla 5-0 on 21st April 2018 at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. Barcelona defeated Sevilla 5-0 and secured their 4th consecutive title in the following calendar and their 13th overall in the history of the Spanish Super Cup.
As winners, Barcelona would have been assured a place for the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League group stage. However, since they already qualified for the Champions League by finishing 2nd in La Liga, the berth was instead passed down the league.
2016 Spanish Super Cup Winner- Barcelona
The 2016 Spanish Super Cup final was a football match played on 22 May 2016 to decide the winner of the 2015–16 Spanish Super Cup, the 114th edition of Spain's premier football cup since its establishment. It was played at the Vicente Calderón Stadium in Madrid.
It was won by defending champions Barcelona, who defeated Sevilla 2–0 after extra time to achieve their 28th title. Andrés Iniesta was named man of the match despite Lionel Messi's two assists in both of Barcelona's goals.
List of Past 10 Winners of Spanish Super Cup
Season
Team
Victory Coaches
24/25
Barcelona
Hansi Flick
23/24
Athletic Bilbao
Ernesto Valverde
22/23
Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti
21/22
Real Betis Balompié
Manuel Pellegrini
20/21
FC Barcelona
Ronald Koeman
19/20
Real Sociedad
Imanol Alguacil
18/19
Valencia CF
Marcelino
17/18
FC Barcelona
Ernesto Valverde
16/17
FC Barcelona
Luis Enrique
15/16
FC Barcelona
Luis Enrique
So, that concludes the overall stats and list of the past 10 Spanish Super Cup Winners. The list states that Barcelona clearly dominated in the past 10 years in terms of the Spanish Super Cup, as they won 4 times out of six. What do you think? Which is your favorite player from the list above? Let me know and follow Sportz Point for more exciting news and articles.
Artem Dovbyk matches a unique of record of Kylian Mbappe
AS Roma forward Artem Dovbyk has reached a unique milestone by Kylian Mbappe, becoming the second player to score against 20 different opponents in last two seasons.
AS Roma forward Artem Dovbyk has etched his name beside French star Kylian Mbappe, by reaching a remarkable milestone set by the latter.
According to Opta, theUkrainian striker is only the second footballer to score against at least 20 opponents in the last two seasons in the top five European leagues while Kylian Mbappe stays atop, scoring against 22 opponents.
20 - Artem Dovbyk (20) is the second player to score against at least 20 opponents in the last two seasons in the Big-5 European leagues, after Kylian Mbappé (22). Variety.#RomaParma
The 27-year-old forward reached the milestone during AS Roma's 5-0 crushing over Parma in the Serie A yesterday. Dovbyk hammered the last nail in the coffin in the 83rd minute of the game.
Artem Dovbyk entered the premises of the top five European leagues in 2023, when LaLiga side Girona roped him in from Ukrainian side SC Dnipro-1. It became the most expensive transfer in Girona's history.
However, the transfer paid off in the best possible way, as Dovbyk became the top-scorer in the 2023-24 LaLiga, having bagged 24 goals in 36 games. Dovbyk played the most crucial part in Girona's third-place finish in the 2023-24 season and they also qualified for the UEFA Champions League for the first time.
However, Dovbyk moved to Italy in August 2024 after Roma acquired him for €35M on a 5-year deal. Since then, he has played 22 games for the Giallorossi, scoring 9 goals across all competitions.
Every opponent Artem Dovbyk has scored against
(In top-five European Leagues)
Playing for Girona, Dovbyk scored against 15 different opponents in the 2023-24 LaLiga.
Goals scored against
Number of goals scored
Granada
3
Real Betis
3
Sevilla
3
FC Barcelona
2
Almeria
2
Alaves
2
Rayo Vallecano
1
Las Palmas
1
Valencia
1
Villareal
1
Osasuna
1
Cadiz
1
Mallorca
1
Atletico Madrid
1
Real Sociedad
1
Since moving to Roma in July 2024, Dovbyk has scored against five opponents in the 2024-25 Serie A as of now.
Goals scored against
Number of goals scored
Parma
1
Genoa
1
Hellas Verona
1
Udinese
1
Monza
1
*(stats are collected from Transfermarkt and are accurate as of 23 December 2024)
AS Roma appoints Claudio Ranieri as new head coach
Claudio Ranieri arrived in Rome this morning to complete his agreement with AS Roma. The 73-year-old veteran comes out of retirement for his third stint as Roma head coach.
AS Roma have reached an agreement to appoint Claudio Ranieri as the new head coach. The legendary PL-winning manager of Leicester City announced his retirement earlier this year in May after leaving his position at his last club Cagliari. However, Ranieri will take up the charge to be Roma's next manager as AS Roma fired Ivan Juric on 10 November 2024.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio and Florian Plettenberg of SkySports, the 73-year-old veteran manager completed the verbal agreement for a contract until the end of the season yesterday.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Ranieri arrived at the club this morning and signed all the formal documents for his appointment as Roma coach for the third time in his career.
🟡🔴✍🏻 Claudio Ranieri and his lawyers already signed all formal documents for his return to AS Roma as head coach.
Ranieri himself confirmed his appointment after he met the AS Roma president Dan Freidkin and vice president Ryan Friedkin in London on Wednesday. He jokingly told the press on his way back:
"[Roma’s] a tough nut to crack? That’s why they called me!"
"We’re all set—the good guys are coming!"
via Ansa
An official announcement is expected from AS Roma today as Ranieri is all set for this return at his beloved club for the third time as the manager.
One of my favorite moments when Ranieri was at olimpico for Roma Leicester and both sets of fans gave him the round of applause he deserved pic.twitter.com/hrUSlnEcXc
The legendary Jose Mourinho was sacked by AS Roma in January this year. However, Roma legend Daniele De Rossi was appointed as the next head coach for the Giallorossi. Roma finished 6th in Serie A last season under De Rossi but he was eventually fired from his position in September 2024 after going winless in the first 4 matches of Serie A 2024-25.
Following De Rossi's departure, the fans expressed their anger about the decision and Roma CEO Lina Souloukou stepped down. Former Torino coach Ivan Juric was appointed as De Rossi's successor but Roma's worst start in the Serie A in over two decades led to his sacking on 10 November 2024.
AS Roma is currently facing a very difficult situation as they are 12th in this season's Serie A League table as of now, having earned 13 points from 12 matches.
Ranieri's sensational return to Roma
Although Claudio Ranieri is mostly known for Leicester City's folkloric 2015-16 Premier League-winning journey under his managership, the 73-year-old Italian shares a close bond with Italian football, especially with AS Roma.
Ranieri kissing the historic Premier League trophy won by his Leicester side in 2016.
Ranieri announced his retirement from his managerial career after leaving Cagliari in May 2024 this year but now he has returned to his hometown to take up the mantle. Ranieri's third stint with AS Roma begins tomorrow with a first training session. Rome, where Ranieri was born and played for Roma later, has also managed Roma in two different spells before.
Ranieri was appointed as Roma's manager in September 2009 and concluded his first stint in February 2011. His second stint was from March to June 2019.
However, according to Gazzetta, Ranieri will leave the position at the end of this season and he will join AS Roma's technical board. But as of now, AS Roma will look to get back on track with their old guard back in the business.
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