Europa League Final: Dybala Cries Uncontrollably After Roma Heartbreak

Europa League Final: Dybala Cries Uncontrollably After Roma Heartbreak

Fred Kennedy
updated at June 1, 2023 at 8:30 AM
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  • Paulo Dybala was spotted getting emotional after Roma lost the Europa League final against Sevilla
  • The Argentine was on target during the tie but his goal was not enough to earn his side the silverware
  • The match was decided via a penalty shootout after it finished in a 1-all draw during regulation time

Paulo Dybala was inconsolable after AS Roma lost the Europa League final against Sevilla on Wednesday night, at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.

Roma went into the tie as the firm favourites to secure the European title, owing to Sevilla's struggles this season, especially in La Liga.

Paulo Dybala reacts at the end of Roma's UEFA Europa League final match against Sevilla at Puskas Arena. Photo by Jose Breton.
Paulo Dybala reacts at the end of Roma's UEFA Europa League final match against Sevilla at Puskas Arena. Photo by Jose Breton.
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However, it was the Spanish giants who eventually emerged the victors after an epic penalty shootout, which they won 4-1.

The Mirror reports the two teams settled for a 1-1 draw during regulation time, with Dybala scoring the opener in the 35th minute.

Roma's lead was short-lived as Sevilla equalised shortly after the interval, courtesy of Gianluca Mancini, who inadvertently put the ball into his own net.

Dybala emotional after UEL final

While the match spilt over into extra time, there was no outright winner, with Sevilla being crowned champions after winning the shootout.

Roma's heartbreaking defeat left Jose Mourinho's charges distraught, with Dybala caught on camera crying uncontrollably.

ESPN shared the Argentine's emotional photos on Twitter, sparking reactions from fans.

@Streplic tweeted:

"I feel bad for Dybala. He scored but didn't really have a good game."

@TheLucasLad added:

"He deserves better."

@YNeverde commiserated:

"Don't cry, Dybala. You have a World Cup."

@AmitChampaneri1 concluded:

"Another European cup loss for Dybala… but he can console himself with winning the World Cup!"

Sevilla ends Mourinho's record

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Mourinho setting an unwanted personal record after AS Roma lost the Europa League final against Sevilla on Wednesday night in Budapest.

The Special One was hoping to lead his side to another European triumph for a second straight season, after they won the inaugural Europa League Conference title last season.

Roma's Europa League final heartbreak at the hands of Sevilla brought Mourinho's incredible 20-year unbeaten record in European finals to a halt and he was not impressed.

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Fred Kennedy has a Bachelor's degree in journalism (Daystar University), currently working as a Sports Editor. He has more than five years of experience in digital journalism.