UEL: Roma to face Sevilla in final

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 Let's explore all the key moments from a dramatic night in the Europa League

Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 - 1 Roma (Roma won 1-0 on aggregate)

Jose Mourinho's Roma reached the Europa League final after holding Bayer Leverkusen to a goalless draw in the second leg of the semi-final.

Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen side could not find the breakthrough as Jose Mourinho delivered a tactical masterclass. 

You can hear what Mourinho had to say in the video below. Footage: JOSÉ MOURINHO | POST MATCH INTERVIEW | BAYER-ROMA - YouTube

Is he still the Special One? Click here to read the latest Mourinho news stories.

Can the iconic manager win yet another European trophy?

His side can look forward to a second European final in as many years having not reached one for 31 years before last season. Who would they be facing though? They would have to wait another 30 minutes before finding out.

UECL: Roma win Europa Conference League (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)

Sevilla 2 - 1 Juventus (Sevilla won 3-2 on aggregate)

You can watch the highlights of this match in the video below. Footage: Sevilla vs Juventus (2-1) | Sevilla reach SEVENTH final! | Europa League Highlights - YouTube

Spanish Sevilla are through to a seventh Europa League final after their extra-time win over Juventus.
Dusan Vlahovic had put Juventus ahead. Suso then levelled the tie with a brilliant left-footed strike. It was a pulsating match. 

The decisive goal came five minutes into extra time when Bryan Gil crossed for Erik Lamela to head home.

Click here to read more football news from across Europe: UCL and UEL (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)

How's this for an interesting fact. Gary, a Middlesborough fan, told us: "I saw my team Middlesbrough lose to Sevilla in the 2006 UEFA Cup Final. That was the first time they had lifted the trophy. Incredible achievement to have won it six times now and to reach another final."

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