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
40'
Rodrigo pops up in acres of space on the inside-right channel. Can he beat his marker? Nope. Cleared for a corner.
39'
Bacca takes a tumble inside the penalty area but the referee decides there was no infringement.
38'
Sevilla earn their second corner of the night. Rakitic wanders over gingerly, pauses, and decides to adjust his shinpad. The Benfica fans are not happy.
37'
...It breaks to Moreno who cuts onto his left foot and curls an effort into the gloves of Oblak.
36'
It's cleared and Sevilla break at pace...
35'
Now then. Benfica force a free-kick inside the Sevilla half. The big lads trot forward from the back...
34'
Stat fans, this is for you.
33'
Benfica can't settle at the moment. Aside from a half-chance for Garay, they've not been much of an attacking force.
32'
Rakitic tries to flick the ball into the path of Jose Antonio Reyes. Doesn't quite come enough. Benfica are there for the taking at the moment.
31'
Just before that, Rakitic attempted an audacious shot from inside the centre-circle but it travelled high and wide.
30'
Guilherme Siqueira goes into the book for a naughty challenge. It's getting heated...
29'
Jan Oblak displays remarkable composure to lob a pass to a team-mate under immense pressure.
28'
Cool photo, Sam.
27'
It starting to become a little bit gritty. A goal would be nice.
26'
Rakitic unleashes a shot from edge of the penalty area. Blocked.
25'
Almeida involved immediately as he saunters down the right wing. Unfortunately, he inadvertently ran the ball out of play on his quest to reach the corner flag.
24'
Those two dirty challenges have ended Sulejmani’s night. Jorge Jesus sends on Andre Almeida.
23'
Are we heading for a time when only businesses are handed tickets for major events?
22'
Nicolas Gaitan attempts to weave through the heart of the opposition defence. Access denied by a couple of robust challenges.
21'
The Benfica fans belatedly get involved and start whistling another lengthy spell of Sevilla kee-ball.
20'
Lima tries to feed Sulejmani, but his team-mate is spared being fouled for a third time due to a disappointing pass.