Europa League Final: Sevilla FC vs Benfica – All Eyes on Stéphane Mbia
In less than an hour, the 2014 UEFA Europa League final will kick off at the Turin Stadium in Italy, as Sevilla FC takes on Benfica in a match that promises to be a thrilling spectacle. Both teams have had an exceptional campaign this season, and tonight they will battle for the prestigious trophy.
As always, the final promises high intensity and drama, with both sides eager to cap their remarkable journeys with European glory. For African fans, there is a special focus on Sevilla FC, who boast a key player in Cameroonian international Stéphane Mbia. The midfielder, a regular starter for Sevilla, has the chance to make history tonight and further cement his status as one of Africa’s top football talents.
The line-ups for both teams are as follows:
Sevilla FC:
Beto, Coke, Pareja, Fazio, Alberto, Carriço, Mbia, Reyes, Rakitic, Vitolo, Bacca
Reps: Varas, Navarro, Figueiras, Marin, Iborra, Trochowski, Gameiro
Benfica:
Oblak, Pereira, Luisao, Garay, Siqueira, André Gomes, Amorim, Gaitán, Sulejmani, Lima, Rodrigo
Replaced: Artur, Vitória, Jardel, Almeida, Djuričić, Cavaleiro, Cardozo
As the teams take to the pitch, anticipation is high, with both clubs hungry for the win. For Mbia, this final represents a chance to contribute to Sevilla’s success while making his mark on the African football scene. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter in Turin.
