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Canny Sevilla retain iron grip on Europa League trophy after beating Liverpool

Sevilla conjured up a dazzling comeback to clinch a record third successive Europa League. (Photo: Courtesy)

BASEL, Switzerland: Sevilla conjured up a dazzling comeback to clinch a record third successive Europa League title on Wednesday, flooring Liverpool with a 3-1 victory that showed why the Spanish side have become masters of Europe's second-tier competition.

Sevilla captain Coke lifted the trophy at Basel's St Jakob-Park having been the architect of their heroics, scoring twice to leave Liverpool gasping on the canvas after Kevin Gameiro had cancelled out Daniel Sturridge's opener.

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