Europa League final: Roma start with world champion Dybala – Sevilla with Rakitic

Europa League Final
Roma starts with world champion Dybala – Sevilla with Rakitic

Rome’s Paulo Dybala has recently struggled with ankle problems. photo

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The Argentinian world champion Paulo Dybala is surprisingly in the starting XI of AS Roma for the Europa League final against FC Sevilla.

The Argentinian world champion Paulo Dybala is surprisingly in the starting XI of AS Roma for the Europa League final against FC Sevilla.

Coach José Mourinho said on the eve of the game (9 p.m. / RTL) in Budapest that the attacking star could only play 20 or 30 minutes. Dybala recently complained about ankle problems.

There are no surprises in Sevilla’s starting line-up, however. Former Schalke Bundesliga footballer Ivan Rakitic starts as expected in central midfield. The Andalusians have won the competition, including its predecessor, the UEFA Cup, six times, more than any other club.

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