Sevilla rounded off a memorable week to an otherwise forgettable season by claiming the Copa Del Rey with a 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid at the Nou Camp last night.
On Saturday, the Andalucian's were dragged kicking and screaming into the fourth Champions League place thanks to a stunning 93rd minute acrobatic volley from, teenage substitute, Rodri.
A draw would have allowed Mallorca take that coveted spot. But as they waited anxiously with massive bottles of cava ready to explode in celebration, the stadium's big screen brought only crushed dreams for the men in red.
As a result the Islanders have since applied for voluntary administration, the club clearly devastated on missing out on the vital funds a Champions League campaign would have provided.
Last nights cup win came courtesy of Sevilla's raiding wingers; with Diego Capel unleashing a left foot thunderbolt to give his side a vital fifth minute lead. And almost 90 minutes later, Jesus Navas sealed the victory with a breakaway goal, hurdling Alvaro Dominguez's tackle before round the goalkeeper and guiding the ball home.
Newly crowned champions of the inaugural, Europa League, Atletico, piled on the pressure with Diego Forlan looking most likely to grab an equaliser.
But despite some erratic moments, Andres Palop and his line of white defence managed to frustrate the Uruguayan all night, whilst keeping Sergio "Kun" Aguero and Jose Antonio Reyes at arms length long enough for Navas to deliver the sucker punch.
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