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
76'
It falls nicely for Garay but the defender lashes at it instinctively and his effort flies well wide.
75'
15 minutes to go and Benfica have a free-kick in a tasty position, midway inside the Sevilla half.
74'
Pareja puts in a cracking challenge on a weary Lima. Imagine we'll be seeing a few substitutions soon.
73'
The Europa League final pendulum swings again. Now it's Benfica's turn to pour forward.
72'
Fazio charges forward from right-back but his delivery is a little too close to Oblak.
71'
Lima swings his foot... The Benfica fans lean forward expectantly... The ball strikes Lima on the shin. Horrible effort. Another big chance goes begging.
70'
Such a pity. Still, those that are here are doing a fine job.
69'
Rakitic is pulling the strings in the middle of the park. Surely he’s destined for a summer move to one of Europe’s major forces?
68'
Despite the lack of tickets available to genuine fans, the atmosphere is phenomenal.
67'
Sevilla are certainly on top as the game creeps in to the last quarter (or not, if we get extra time).
66'
And it's Carrico who causes havoc inside the area again, but he can't divert his header into the danger zone.
65'
Daniel Carrico attempts an ambitious bicycle-kick... Blocked!
64'
Almeida is adjudged to have commited an infrigement. Chance for Sevilla to swing it into the mixer.
63'
Finally a chance to catch our breath as Oblak receives treatment.
62'
CHANCE FOR SEVILLA! Reyes pops up in space but his effort is saved by Oblak. What an opportunity!
61'
IT'S END-TO-END IN TURIN! First, two Benfica defenders somehow marshal the entire Sevilla attack and then, down the other end, the Portuguese giants are claiming for another penalty after Moreno slides in. Great tackle. This is so good.
60'
PENALTY SHOUT NUMBER THREE! Benfica want a spot-kick for handball. The referee and his crew aren't interested.
59'
Benfica burst forward with numbers. Fazio intercepts a pass and almost inadvertently turns it past his own keeper. Corner.
58'
Andre Gomes wins back possession inside the Sevilla half. He can't get the ball out of his feet in time, though, and the Liga side win it back.
57'
Gaitan smashes one from distance but Beto drops to his left to save and hold.
56'
ANOTHER PENALTY SHOUT! Moreno catches Lima inside the penalty area after miscontrolling a long ball. Again, no penalty.