Europa League Final: Key stats you must know ahead of Sevilla vs Inter Milan

August 21, 2020 By Ali M.

Topics: Sevilla, Inter Milan, UEFA Europa League, Europa League Final

Los Hispalenses and the Nerazzurri will lock horns in the ultimate game, battling it out for the 2019/20 title. Who will win the title?

The long and hectic season that is the 2019/20 Europa League campaign will come to a wrap today. The competition will culminate on Friday with the showdown between Sevilla and Inter Milan, the two finalists, taking place at the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne.

Both Los Hispalenses and the Nerazzurri have booked their spots in the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League, having finished fourth and second in their respective leagues. Nonetheless, both teams will be keen on getting their hands on the trophy. For the Spaniards, a shot at winning a record-extending sixth title is at stake. For the Italians, a fourth Europa League crown is within reach.

Both teams will fancy their odds. While Inter Milan have endured ups and downs in Conte's debut season, they have returned to form at just the right time, with the likes of Lukaku and Lautaro firing at all five cylinders as of late. Sevilla, meanwhile, have been soaring under the helm of Real Madrid reject Julen Lopetegui. Which side will lift the title? Here are the key stats you should know.

How did Sevilla and Inter Milan get to the UEFA Europa League final?

Before we bring up the crucial stats, here's a quick reminder of each team's path to the final.

Sevilla

Round of 32: won 1-1 on away goal vs CFR Cluj
Round of 16: beat Roma 2-0
Quarter-final: beat Wolves 1-0
Semi-final: beat Man Utd 2-1

Inter Milan

Round of 32: beat Ludogorets Razgrad 4-1
Round of 16: beat Getafe 2-0
Quarter-final: beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1
Semi-final: beat Shakhtar 5-0

Key stats ahead of Sevilla vs Inter Milan 2019/20 UEFA Europa League final

This will be their first meeting in a UEFA tournament.
Despite this, both sides are accustomed to facing off against clubs from the opposition's country. This is particularly true for Inter Milan, having locked horns with Spanish teams a whopping 43 times. Unfortunately, they boast a 33 percent win rate, triumphing in only 14 of those 43 encounters. In fact, the Nerazzurri have lost more times vs Spanish teams than won, suffering 18 defeats (D11).
As for Los Hispalenses, they have crossed paths with Italian outfits only 13 times before. Unlike their final opponents, they have won more times that lost, recording six triumphs and suffering five defeats. While this is not a huge difference, it tilts the ratio heavily in Sevilla's favor given the comparatively small sample size of games. Those six victories from 13 encounters means the Spaniards boast a 46 percent win rate against Italians.
Lopetegui's side have been on impeccable form as of late. His side boast a 20-game unbeaten run, a streak which spans across all competitions. Furthermore, Los Hispalenses have won eight of their last nine games and will look to make it nine victories out of 10 in today's final.
In Lukaku and Lautaro, Inter Milan boast an attacking duo with a combined 54 goals this season across all tournaments. Of the two, the Belgian ace has the higher stats, scoring an impressive 33 times both domestically and in Europe – his Argentine team-mate has 21 strikes under his belt.
And finally, Sevilla are the most successful club in Europa League history and will be looking to tap into their experience. The Spaniards won back-to-back titles in 2006 and 2007 before lifting three trophies in a row from 2014 to 2016.

There we have it. Those are the crucial stats and figures ahead of today's final. Who do you back to win the game? Will Sevilla clinch the title for a sixth time or will Inter Milan end their wait for European success? Don't miss this exciting showdown!