Sevilla trio joined by Manchester United man in Europa League best XI
Underdogs once again despite taking part in their sixth Europa League final in the last 14 seasons, Sevilla maintained their 100 per cent winning record in the final two, coming from behind to beat Inter 3-2.
As one might expect, both teams are represented in the top rated team from the knockout phase, accounting for five of an XI made up of 11 different nationalities from eight different clubs in total.
Goalkeeper: Yassine Bono (Sevilla) - 7.32 rating
While the tournament winner keeper saved his best display for the semi-final to thwart Manchester United he was on hand to produce another pivotal save in the final to deny Romelu Lukaku, with the score at 2-2. The Moroccan produced 18 saves in total across five knockout appearances, which was a tally only bettered by FC Copenhagen's Karl-Johan Johnsson.
Right-back: Matt Doherty (Wolves) - 7.39 rating
The Republic of Ireland international played a pivotal role in ensuring Wolves were among the teams that headed to Germany this month with an assist and a goal in a two-legged victory over Espanyol. He produced nine tackles in five knockout phase appearances, as well as winning 18 aerial duels.
Centre-back: Eray Comert (Basel) - 7.44 rating
22-year-old Swiss international Comert caught the eye in the latter stages of the competition in particular, with his composed passing from the back a particular standout. The youngster completed over 90 per cent of his passes in three of five knockout appearances, won 11 tackles and posed a real threat in the opposition box too, mustering eight shots.
Centre-back: Diego Godin (Inter) - 7.29 rating
Adding to his Champions League final goal in 2014, Godin netted an equaliser in the Europa League final against Sevilla with only his second goal for Inter. In six knockout appearances the experienced Uruguayan won 19 aerial duels and produced 13 tackles.
Left-back: Sergio Reguilon (Sevilla) - 7.47 rating
The Sevilla left-back is one of two players in this lineup that may well have played his last game for the club in the final, unless the champions can make his loan move from Real Madrid permanent. They face plenty of competition, however, with the 23-year-old catching the eye with a fine solo goal against Roma and assist in the semi-final win over Manchester United.
Right wing: Rasmus Falk (FC Copenhagen) - 7.75 rating
An unknown name to most prior to the mini tournament in Germany, Falk certainly made an impression against Celtic before the break with assists in both legs of their round of 32 victory. The winger went on to find the net in the next round against Istanbul Basaksehir and impressed against Manchester United, with three tackles, three interceptions, four key passes and four dribbles - one of which was perhaps the best piece of skill of the tournament.
Centre midfield: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) - 7.70 rating
Having excelled in the group stages with Sporting CP, Fernandes picked up where he left off to score three times in five appearances for United - albeit all from the penalty spot - and claim the Golden Boot, with eight in total. The Portugal international rattled off 24 shots in the knockout phase alone, as well as creating 16 chances.
Centre midfield: Ever Banega (Sevilla) - 7.72 rating
Making a fitting final appearance for a club with whom he has spent five seasons over two spells, Banega signed off with a fourth assist of the tournament, three of which came in the knockout phase. The Argentine created 15 chances in five appearances having not started a single group game, whilst completing 19 dribbles.
Left wing: Filip Kostic (Eintracht Frankfurt) - 7.66 rating
An attacking threat all tournament for Frankfurt, Kostic was restricted to four knockout phase appearances owing to a round of 16 exit to Basel having scored one and assisted twice over two legs against Salzburg. In his four outings the winger racked up 14 shots and an excellent 20 key passes.
Centre forward: Kai Havertz (Bayer Leverkusen) - 7.66 rating
Enjoying a sensational calendar year in the Bundesliga, Havertz carried that form into the Europa League to score in four of five knockout phase appearances. His four goals came from a relatively modest 11 shots, whilst adding two assists from a further 11 key passes.
Centre forward: Romelu Lukaku (Inter) - 7.79 rating
When he scored from the spot within five minutes of the final, Lukaku will have been very confident of not only lifting the Europa League trophy but also the Golden Boot. Instead he finished just one goal shy of Fernandes, with seven goals all coming in the knockout phase following Inter's demotion from the Champions League, and ended the tournament in heartbreak by putting the decisive goal into his own net. Irregardless, a six game scoring streak in this season's competition and 11-game run in total when stretching back to his time at Everton, was a superb feat.
