Europa League: Sevilla clinch sixth title after beating Inter Milan in thrilling final

XtraTime Web Desk: Spanish side Sevilla were crowned the Europa League champions for a record sixth time after they beat Serie A side Inter Milan 3-2 in a thrilling encounter.

In a breathless conclusion in the final, Romelu Lukaku won and converted a fifth-minute penalty as Inter struck first at the RheinEnergieStadion.

Luuk de Jong’s bullet header hauled Sevilla level within seven minutes, and the Dutchman doubled his tally with a second headed effort on 33 minutes.

Inter hit back immediately through Diego Godin as a pulsating first half took another fascinating twist, but there was no way back for Antonio Conte’s side when Diego Carlos’ stunning bicycle kick deflected off Lukaku into his own net with 16 minutes remaining.

Sevilla saw out yet another European triumph to hand Julen Lopetegui the first trophy of his managerial career as the Europa League reached a memorable conclusion in Germany.