It was 1962. The world stood on the brink of nuclear war, book nerds were dipping into Anthony Burgess’ ‘A Clockwork Orange’ and nightclub revellers were busting some questionable shapes to the soon-to-be timeless anthem ‘Hey Baby’. Oh, and Bela Guttmann uttered the chilling words: “Not in 100 years will Benfica win a European Cup”. Fifty-two years on, Benfica have the chance to finally consign those words to myth. Welcome to LIVE coverage of the Europa League final between Sevilla and Benfica.
Europa League / Final
Juventus Stadium / 14.05.2014
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Updated 14/05/2014 at 22:32 GMT+1
93'
Lengthy stoppage as M'bia receives treatment for a leg injury and a poorly nose.
92'
M'bia and Gomes collide on the edge of the Sevilla box. Both men look in agony.
91'
Can anyone find a winner in extra time? We're about to find out... More of the same please, chaps.
90+3'
The referee brings the contest to a halt. We’re going the distance. Has there been a better goalless half of football this season?
90+2'
Again, it breaks to Garay who sees an effort fizz over the crossbar!
90+1'
Stephane M'bia heads behind. Benfica have a corner. Is this their moment?
90'
Amorim drives a shot from the edge of the penalty area. Deflected. It pinballs around the box. Sevilla survive.
89'
Jorge Jesus enthusiastically smashes his palms together, trying to conjure up one final effort from his troops in normal time.
88'
You just get the feeling that Sevilla want the full-time whistle. The opposition fans respond with another round of "Benfica, Benfica, Benfica".
87'
The boisterous chants from the stands have been replaced by noisy nerves.
86'
Remember: in 2013, Branislav Ivanovic arrived at the death to crush Benfica in the 2013 edition of the Europa League final. Surely it can't happen again?
85'
Rodrigo pumps a cross into the penalty area, Beto comes and doesn't make it, but Garay can't head into the gaping net from a tight angle.
84'
Lima cuts inside, spots the keeper marginally off his line, and blasts a shot at goal from 30 yards. Great save from Beto.
83'
Lima and Pareja engage in a spot of handbags. Fair enough, given what's at stake.
82'
Siqueira floats a cross towards Rodrigo, who theatrically flings himself to the deck under limited contact.
81'
A breakdown in communication between Gaitan and Lima affords Beto the chance to gather.
80'
Lima beats his man but, instead of shooting, elects to pass to Rodrigo who fires into a defender.
79'
How are your nerves, lads? We're getting to that point where one moment of sorcery - or one mistake - will decide this contest.
78'
First change for Sevilla: Marko Marin - on loan from Chelsea - comes on for Reyes.
77'
Vitolo skips past Ruben Amorim. Can he pick out a white shirt? Answer: he can't.
76'
It falls nicely for Garay but the defender lashes at it instinctively and his effort flies well wide.