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Benfica, Sevilla in Europa final

Benfica and Sevilla reached the Europa League final on Thursday, further cementing an Iberian grip on the continent's game. Benfica, runner-up to Chelsea in last year's final, weathered a Juventus onslaught in Turin to hold out for a 0-0 draw and a 2-1 semifinal aggregate win. Cameroon international Stephane Mbia headed home in the fifth minute of stoppage time to take Sevilla into the final on away goals despite losing 3-1 at Valencia. An early strike from Sofiane Feghouli and Beto's own goal had wiped out Sevilla's 2-0 first leg advantage inside 25 minutes.