WHAT THEY SAID

JULEN LOPETEGUI (Sevilla coach)

“This is very special. For us, for me, for the fans, it is very special. We have a happy ending. Also, this victory is for Jose Antonio Reyes, Antonio Puerta and all of those who are no longer with us. We conceded three penalties in the last three matches in the first five minutes but our team never surrenders.”

LUUK DE JONG (Sevilla – Man of the Match)

“The coach told me I was starting only in the morning. I told him I am always ready when he needs me and it worked really well. To score two goals and win is incredible. We had such tough games all tournament but we played so well as a team. We are like a family, we worked together. It didn’t matter who came in.”

ANTONIO CONTE (Inter coach)

“Of course, it’s a big disappointment, to come to a big final and then to lose, even to a good opponent. What happens next for Inter, we will discuss sensibly. It’s only right that we analyse the entire season, look at everything in a calm way, and try to plan the future of Inter, whether it’s with or without me. I will always be grateful for having the chance to spend a great year at Inter, but on the other hand it was also very tough.”

ROMELU LUKAKU (Internazionale – goalscorer)

“What happened in the final upset me but I will fight back. I never had the easy way in life and this experience will make me stronger. One thing for sure is that this experience will also make us better as a team. There’s unity and we’re heading the right direction.”