2015 Europa League Final vs Dnipro
The first official match in Spanish football history was won by Sevilla FC.
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Sevilla Fútbol Club () is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Andalusia, that competes in La Liga, the top flight of Spanish football. The club was formed on 25 January 1890, making it Spain's second oldest sporting club solely devoted to football, after Recreativo de Huelva. The Scottish-born Edward Farquharson Johnston was one of Sevilla's founders, also becoming their first president. On 14 October 1905, the club's articles of association were registered in the Civil Government of Seville under the presidency of the Jerez-born José Luis Gallegos Arnosa.
Quick Facts
- Date
- May 27, 2015
- Venue
- National Stadium, Warsaw
- Scoreline
- Sevilla 3 - 2 Dnipro
- Manager
- Unai Emery
- Trophy count
- 4th UEFA Cup/Europa League Title
Lore & Background
Sevilla FC won the first official football match ever played in Spain, beating Huelva Recreation Club 2–0 on 8 March 1890, with the first goal scored by Ritson.
Reader's Guide
Sevilla are the most successful football club in Andalusia in terms of titles, with eighteen Andalusian Cups, one La Liga title in 1945–46, five Spanish Cup titles (1935, 1939, 1948, 2007 and 2010), one Spanish Super Cup (2007), a record seven UEFA Cups / UEFA Europa Leagues (2006, 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, and 2023) and one UEFA Super Cup (2006). They were also designated by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics as the World's Best Club in 2006 and 2007.
Did You Know?
- Sevilla FC was founded on Burns Night, 25 January 1890, by a group of young British and Spanish men in Seville.
- The club's first president was Edward Farquharson Johnston, the British vice-consul in Seville.
- Sevilla's home ground, the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium, was inaugurated in 1958 and hosted a World Cup semi-final in 1982.
- The club's reserve team, Sevilla Atlético, was founded in 1958.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the 2015 Europa League Final occur?
The final was played on June 3, 2015, at the National Stadium in Warsaw. This date marks when Sevilla secured another major European honor away from home.
Who coached Sevilla to this victory?
Unai Emery managed the squad and implemented a tactical setup that hit its stride during the match. His guidance was crucial for reinforcing the team's standing in Europe.
What was the final result of the game?
Sevilla defeated Ukrainian champions Dnipro with a scoreline of 3-2. The win ensured they lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy that night.
How many European titles did this win represent for the club?
This triumph counted as Sevilla's fourth Europa League or UEFA Cup title in history. It added a significant chapter to their dominance during the early 2010s.
Why is this match remembered by supporters?
Fans remember it for solidifying Sevilla’s 'Kings of Europa' status with another continental crown. The victory lives on in memory as a testament to the club's resilience and skill.
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