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Roma vs Feyenoord LIVE: Europa Conference League final result, final score and reaction tonight

Latest updates from Tirana as the Dutch and Italian giants battle for the inaugral Conference League trophy

Dylan Terry
Wednesday 25 May 2022 17:27 EDT
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Jose Mourinho has guided AS Roma to their first-ever Uefa competition triumph, with the Italian side beating Feyenoord 1-0 in the final of the Europa Conference League in Tirana.

Nicolo Zaniolo scored the only goal of the game, with the Dutch side twice seeing efforts rebound off the woodwork in the second half. The Italian attacking midfielder fired home from his side’s first chance in the 32nd minute as Jose Mourinho’s men sealed their first silverware since the 2008 Coppa Italia.

It proved a typical Mourinho-style triumph as Roma sat deep and soaked up plenty of pressure before cruising through the second half with the minimum of fuss. The Dutch side, who last won the Uefa Cup in 2002, dominated the early possession but failed to create any meaningful chances and were punished when Zaniolo chested down a cross from Roger Ibanez and put his side in front. Follow the Europa Conference League final match reaction below:

The Air Albania Stadium

The setting for tonight’s Europa Conference League final between Italian outfit Roma and Dutch side Feyenoord.

It is being played at the Air Albania Stadium in, you guessed it, Albania.

The capacity is only 22,500 but tonight there is expected to be an atmosphere which vastly outperforms that raw figure.

Dylan Terry25 May 2022 18:27

Tammy the man for the big occasion?

Tammy Abraham will be hoping to add to his 27 goals in all competitions when he takes to the field for Roma this evening.

The England international broke Gabriel Batistuta and Vincenzo Montella’s record of 21 goals in a debut season for the club.

Now he has his eyes firmly set on European glory as he looks to cap a wonderful campaign in Italy with a trophy.

Dylan Terry25 May 2022 18:21

Roma vs Feyenoord

What about Feyenoord?

The Dutch side are looking to add another continental crown to the Uefa Cup secured in 2002.

Feyenoord are the only side from the Netherlands to win a European trophy this century and will hope to double their tally.

But standing in their way is the Jose Mourinho - a man known for creating some memorable European nights.

Dylan Terry25 May 2022 18:15

Feyenoord team news

Feyenoord wrapped up their league season a week earlier than Roma, which may allow Reiss Nelson, Tyrell Malacia and Gernot Trauner time to recover from knocks.

Goalkeeper Justin Bijlow has not played since undergoing foot surgery in March but is part of the squad named by Arne Slot, and could come back into the side.

Dylan Terry25 May 2022 18:09

Roma team news

Jose Mourinho has never lost a major European final and is believed to have few injury headaches.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been struggling with an injury suffered during the semi-final first leg against Leicester, but has travelled to Albania.

Rick Karsdorp and Chris Smalling are likely to start.

Dylan Terry25 May 2022 18:03

How to watch Europa Conference League final

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch Roma vs Feyenoord live on BT Sport 1, with coverage due to begin at 7.30pm BST.

Subscribers can watch the game via the BT Sport app or online player, while the broadcaster will also be providing a free stream on their YouTube channel.

Dylan Terry25 May 2022 17:57

Mourinho eyes history once more

Jose Mourinho is aiming to become the first manager to win the Europa Conference League tonight.

In doing so, he would also become the first coach to win the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League.

He won the Champions League with Porto and Inter Milan, Uefa Cup/Europa League with Porto and Manchester United, and is now going for the Conference League with Roma.

Dylan Terry25 May 2022 17:51

Albania police deport dozens of fans after clashes

Dozens of soccer fans have been deported back to Italy following violent clashes in Tirana ahead of Wednesday’s Europa Conference League final, Albania’s deputy head of police said.

Italian club Roma will face Dutch team Feyenoord in the match at the 20,000-capacity National Arena.

Two separate groups of Dutch and Italian fans clashed with police on Tuesday in the city, injuring 19 officers and five Albanian civilians. One police officer was injured from a knife attack, authorities said.

Albania police deport dozens of soccer fans after clashes

Albanian police say dozens of soccer fans have been deported back to Italy following violent clashes in Tirana ahead of Wednesday’s Europa Conference League final

Dylan Terry25 May 2022 17:45

Jose Mourinho remembering Alex Ferguson advice ahead of Europa Conference League final

Jose Mourinho admits he does not know when he will call time on his illustrious managerial career as he targets another taste of European glory.

The 59-year-old will send his Roma side into Europa Conference League battle with Feyenoord at the Arena Kombetare in Tirana on Wednesday evening with the words of former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson ringing in his ears.

Mourinho was invited into Ferguson’s – and later his – office at Old Trafford ahead of a Champions League clash in March 2013 during his time as Real Madrid boss and was served with a warning of what lay ahead for him.

The Portuguese told Uefa’s official website: “I asked him, ‘What is it like, boss? Does it change? Does it change over the years?’. He said, ‘Forget about it. Nothing changes. It’s the same up until the very last day’.

“That is why I keep saying I cannot believe I am 59 years old. I cannot believe I have a 21 or 22-year career as a head coach.

“I cannot tell you when I am going to stop because I cannot visualise it. The passion doesn’t change.”

Jose Mourinho remembering Fergie’s advice ahead of Europa Conference League final

The 59-year-old is bidding to complete the current set of European trophies

Karl Matchett25 May 2022 15:03

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