Sevilla 3-2 Inter Milan | 5 Hits and Flops | UEFA Europa League 2019-20

Sevilla win the Europa League once again
Sevilla win the Europa League once again

#3 Hit- Jesus Navas (Sevilla)

Luuk de Jong of Sevilla FC celebrates with teammate Jesus Navas after scoring his team's first goal 
Luuk de Jong of Sevilla FC celebrates with teammate Jesus Navas after scoring his team's first goal

The twinkle-toed Sevilla captain brought all his experience to the forefront and was arguably the best player on the pitch. Just like Sergio Reguilon, Jesus Navas helped Sevilla make sure they did not concede spaces for the Inter Milan players to play around on his flank.

He pressed high up the pitch and looked much younger than 34 with his energy levels never dipping. It was Navas who whipped in the delightful cross that De Jong headed home to equalize after going behind in the 5th minute.

Navas was, at times, so far high up the pitch that you'd mistake him for a winger. But that doesn't mean he ever relinquished his defensive duties. He kept his cool and stepped up to the task whenever called upon and put on a show worthy of the armband in every respect.

#2 Flop- Roberto Gagliardini (Inter Milan)

 Joan Jordan of Sevilla is challenged by Roberto Gagliardini 
Joan Jordan of Sevilla is challenged by Roberto Gagliardini

Roberto Gagliardini's work rate cannot be faulted. The 26-year-old puts in a lot of work, hustling to try to break up play and win the ball back on occasion. However, the Italian offered little to no contribution going forward and failed to justify Conte's decision to opt him as the starter ahead of Christian Eriksen.

Gagliardini was also beaten in the air by Luuk De Jong for Sevilla's goal and had a tough time against Banega and Joan Jordan. The Inter Milan midfielder was too sloppy on the ball at times and looked bereft of ideas in the second half.

#1 Hit- Luuk De Jong (Sevilla)

: Luuk de Jong of Sevilla FC scores his team's second goal during the UEFA Europa League Final 
: Luuk de Jong of Sevilla FC scores his team's second goal during the UEFA Europa League Final

Sevilla's semi-final hero, whose all important goal from the bench against Manchester United propelled them to the finals, was given a start here and Lopetegui's gamble paid off and then some. De Jong was excellent for Sevilla against Inter Milan tonight.

His first was a diving header from a whipped-in cross and the second a looping one from a set-piece delivery. It is the Dutchman's movement that caused the Inter Milan defence to crumble and De Jong came up trumps when it mattered most.

The Inter Milan defenders will wish they had dealt with him better.

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Edited by Shambhu Ajith
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