Sevilla wins third straight Europa League title in epic fashion vs. Liverpool

Sevilla wins third straight Europa League title in epic fashion vs. Liverpool.

Sevilla wins third straight Europa League title in epic fashion vs. Liverpool.

Sevilla are Europa League champs yet again.

Sevilla are far from a good league team. After all, they were the only team in Europe this season to fail to win a match away from home in league play. But when it comes to cups, especially the Europa League, nobody is better.

Down 1-0 at the half, the Spanish club rallied for a 3-1 victory over Liverpool in Wednesday's Europa League final. This is Sevilla's third consecutive Europa League title. With the win, they also clinch a berth in next season's UEFA Champions League.

After a sick opener from Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge in the first half, the Reds looked on their way to victory under manager Jurgen Klopp, but Sevilla regrouped at the half and came out swinging.

Just 20 seconds into the second half, Kevin Gameiro scored in front of goal to level it before Coke scored twice in six minutes. On 64 minutes, Coke scored this beauty.

And in the 70th minute, he got his second.

Liverpool could not produce a sensational comeback as it did against Borussia Dortmund in the semifinal as the Spanish club claimed the title.

The Reds' defense could do nothing to stop Sevilla in the second half, as the team lacked energy and desire., failing to close down space and play with awareness. The team struggled like this little girl to stop Coke.

It's Liverpool's second cup final defeat of the year after falling in the League Cup to Manchester City in February. With the result, the Reds are out of Europe next season. Sevilla plays again on Sunday in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.


source: www.cbssports.com