Europa League final: Dnipro vs Sevilla preview

May 26, 2015
By: Nemanja Lazarevic

Dnipro vs SevillaUkrainian side Dnipro take part in their first ever Europa League final at the Stadion Naradowy in Warsaw, hoping to defy the odds and pip Sevilla to the coveted trophy.

Los Rojiblancos are defending the title won last season and aim to become the first ever side with four EL (UEFA Cup) trophies to their name.

At a time when Ukraine is going through the most difficult period in the country’s history, Dnipro have given the entire nation something to cheer about.

Myron Markevych’s side surprisingly reached the Europa League knockout stages in spite of the disappointing start to the group phase, but that was just the beginning of the road.

Dnipro have since showed a great deal of quality and character to eliminate the likes of Olympiakos, Ajax and Club Brugge before producing a major upset and pipping Italian giants Napoli to a place in the final.

The Ukrainian high flyers are once again regarded as major underdogs, but you should know they are available at 3.75 (11/4) to lift the trophy.

Dnipro head into the Sevilla game on the back of an impressive triumph over Shakhtar Donetsk that revived their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.

Coach Myron Markevych has no fresh injury worries, but the likes of Roman Zozulya and Serhiy Kravchenko continue to miss out.

Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Boyko – Fedetskiy, Douglas, Cheberyachko, Leo Matos – Kakava, Fedorchuk – Luckevych, Rotan, Konoplyanka – Seleznyov.

Sevilla have enjoyed another very successful season, showing everyone they are slowly becoming one of Europe’s top sides, and they now have the opportunity to become the first club with four Europa League (UEFA Cup) trophies.

Despite taking impressive 76 points from 38 games, los Rojiblancos ended up missing out on Champions League qualification, but they can obviously make things right by defending the EL trophy.

Having played some great football both home and away throughout the season, it is hardly surprising that Sevilla have been made 1.60 (3/5) favourites to win the final in ninety minutes.

Team’s extensive experience of playing in these kinds of matches should also give them the upper hand in the final at the Stadion Narodowy.

Los Rojiblancos ended the domestic campaign with a 3-2 triumph over Malaga, but finished in fifth as Valencia scored a late winner at Almeria.

The good news is that all key apart from long-term casualty Nicolas Pareja men are ready for the biggest match of the season.

Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Rico – Vidal, Carrico, Kolodziejczak, Tremoulinas – M’Bia, Krychowiak – Vitolo, Banega, Reyes – Bacca.

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