Sevilla defeat Inter Milan 3-2 in enthralling closing in Cologne as Romelu Lukaku goes from hero to zero with calamitous personal purpose

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Romelu Lukaku went from hero to zero for Inter Milan within the Europa League closing as his personal purpose gifted the trophy to Sevilla in Germany.

Having opened the scoring from the spot and equalled the legendary Ronaldo’s scoring file for Inter within the course of, it appeared as if the previous Manchester United striker was on the right track for the headlines.

Nonetheless, it proved to be a bitter finish to the season for the 34-goal striker as his freak personal purpose condemned the Italian aspect to defeat.

Romelu Lukaku hangs his head after his freak own goal gifts Sevilla the Europa League trophy — Romelu Lukaku hangs his head after his freak personal purpose items Sevilla the Europa League trophy

No aspect has lifted this well-known trophy on extra events than Sevilla they usually set about levelling the scores after Lukaku scored from the spot following Diego Carlos’ clumsy foul.

Former Newcastle United striker Luuk de Jong justified his place within the beginning XI when he dived to satisfy Jesus Navas’ nearpost cross and powered a header previous Samir Handanovic.

Inter boss Antonio Conte discovered his means into the referee’s pocket book for his protests on the sidelines after his group’s appeals for a penalty had been waved away.

Conte’s temper took an extra flip for the more serious 12 minutes earlier than the break when De Jong rose to ship an unstoppable header previous Handanovic from Ever Banega’s 33rd-minute free-kick.

Lukaku had given the Italians the lead from the spot

Former Newcastle United striker Luuk de Jong celebrates getting his side back in the game — Former Newcastle United striker Luuk de Jong celebrates getting his aspect again within the sport

However Sevilla’s pleasure was short-lived as Diego Godin acquired his head to Marcelo Brozovic’s inviting cross to degree inside three minutes.

After a breathless first half, Lukaku had the possibility to interrupt Sevilla hearts within the 65^th minute when he raced by way of one-on-one with the keeper, nevertheless it was Bono who prevailed within the duel.

Sevilla edged again in entrance 16 minutes from time when an overhead kick by Carlos – arguably fortunate to be on the sector after conceding the early penalty – was inadvertently was the Inter internet by Lukaku.

Former Chelsea boss Conte known as on his fellow Premier League exiles to restore the harm as he flung on Christian Eriksen, Victor Moses and Alexis Sanchez – with the latter seeing an effort cleared off the road.

The 27-year-old had a glorious chance to give Inter the lead, but save his effort saved — The 27-year-old had an excellent likelihood to offer Inter the lead, however save his effort saved

Nonetheless, the Spaniards survived the onslaught to raise the trophy for a file sixth time of their historical past.

Sevilla’s tally is double that of their nearest challengers, with Liverpool, Juventus, Inter and Atletico Madrid all having received three UEFA Cup or Europa League trophies.