Sevilla are bidding for a record-extending seventh triumph when they face Roma in the Europa League final on Wednesday evening in Budapest.
Sevilla head coach Jose Luis Mendilibar wants a repeat of the side's previous six Europa League finals, while Roma boss Jose Mourinho is aiming to become the first manager to win the Europa League with three different clubs after previous successes with Porto (2003) and Manchester United (2017).
The 60-year-old former Chelsea boss added: "We are two great teams, with high-level players. It's curious because we talk about coaching experience, but we face a Sevilla side that has very accustomed players. They are a bit more experienced in finals, but my team comes here ready. We have played a lot of European games in the last two seasons."
Mourinho's latest European trophy triumph came last season when he led Roma to victory over Feyenoord in the inaugural Europa Conference League final.
Roma finished second in this season's Europa League qualifying group behind Real Betis and overcame RB Salzburg, Real Sociedad and Feyenoord in the knockout rounds before edging past Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 on aggregate in their semi-final. The Italian side, currently sixth in Serie A with one game remaining, could be boosted by the return of former United defender Chris Smalling (hip), while Argentina's Paulo Dybala is hoping to play some part despite an ankle injury.
Sevilla head coach Mendilibar, 62, will become the oldest manager to win the Europa League if the Andalusians seal a record-extending seventh tournament win. He said the side which makes the fewest errors on the night at the Puskas Arena will prevail. He said: "We've eliminated big teams, but the most difficult one is ahead of us. Whoever makes the fewest mistakes will win."
Mendilibar has transformed Sevilla since replacing Jorge Sampaoli at the end of March when they were two points above LaLiga's relegation zone. They have risen to 11th in the table, 10 points clear of the drop zone with one game left, and won their Europa League quarter-final and semi-final under Mendilibar against United and Juventus respectively.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2023 Europa League final:
What time is the Europa League final kick-off for Sevilla v Roma?
The Europa League final between Sevilla and Roma will kick off at 8pm (UK time) on Wednesday, May 31, at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary.
What TV channel is the Europa League final on? What about live streaming?
BT Sport is broadcasting the Europa League final live, with coverage beginning at 7.15pm
BT Broadband customers can add BT TV and Sport to their existing contract from £15 per month. You can also add the Big Sport package for £40 per month which includes all BT Sport and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass.
If you're not a customer already, fans can tune in for free at www.btsport.com/final, on the BT Sport YouTube channel, or via the BT Sport app for small and large-screen devices.
What's the latest team news?
Sevilla left-back Marcos Acuna is suspended but former Liverpool player Suso and Joan Jordan return from injuries. Paulo Dybala and Leonardo Spinazzola are doubts for Roma.
What are the latest odds?
Odds courtesy of Oddschecker and correct at the time of publication.
- Roma 19/20
- Sevilla 1/1
Match facts
- Sevilla have won seven out of their 12 UEFA finals, Roma have won one out of three.
- Former Manchester United team mates Alex Telles (Sevilla) and Nemanja Matic (Roma) will face off.
- This is the 14th Europa League final, the last 13 have averaged 2.92 goals per game.
- Sevilla have won every Europa League final they have played in (4).
- Roma could become the eighth different team to win the Europa League.
- Spain have the most winning teams in the Europa League (6).
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