Summary

  • Chelsea and Arsenal into Europa League final

  • Result: Chelsea 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt (2-2 agg) - Chelsea win 4-3 on pens

  • Loftus-Cheek scores, Jovic equalises

  • Result: Valencia 2-4 Arsenal (3-7 agg)

  • Aubameyang hat-trick & Lacazette for Gunners

  • Tournament winners get Champions League place

  • Last all-English final in Uefa Cup/Europa League was 1972

  1. 'We got into trouble after the break'published at 23:30 British Summer Time 9 May 2019

    Chelsea 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt (Chelsea win on pens)

    Chelsea

    Maurizio SarriImage source, PA

    Speaking to BT Sport, Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri said: "I think we played a very good first half and then we got into trouble after the break. We conceded a goal in 10 minutes of panic.

    "We were better in the last part of the match but we were tired in extra time and it was difficult. We started with three injuries and picked up two more during the match after we lost Andreas Christensen and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, so it wasn't easy but we are now in the final."

    On Ruben Loftus Cheek's injury: "It's not serious but he had the usual cramp after 75 minutes. There is no preparation for penalties because you can kick very well on the training ground but the pressure is different. You need a great personality so it's useless to try penalties.

    "Now we need to rest. Unfortunately we have to go to the United States but we have 10 days to prepare for the final and we have to recover energy."

  2. 'Penalties are down to luck'published at 23:30 British Summer Time 9 May 2019

    Chelsea 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt (Chelsea win on pens)

    Chelsea

    Kepa celebrates with the Chelsea playersImage source, Reuters

    Speaking to BT Sport, Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga said: "Penalties are down to luck. Today we won and in the Carabao Cup final we lost, but this is football. Today was really good and we played against a very difficult team and we are very happy.

    "We always prepare for the penalty shooters before each game and today we are lucky. Wembley is in the past and I learned form it. I said I was sorry but we always keep moving forward and today was another game and we are happy to get to the final.

    "Our season was a little bit difficult but we have reached two finals and we have qualified for the Champions League so I think it's a good season. Now we will have a strong London derby with Arsenal in Baku."

  3. 'I don't know if it will be my last game'published at 23:30 British Summer Time 9 May 2019

    Chelsea

    Eden HazardImage source, Reuters

    Chelsea captain Eden Hazard, speaking to BT Sport: "It was hard but when you start the game you think you can reach the final, especially when you draw the first game away.

    "We played a great game but the semi-final is not so easy. We are happy and we will go to Baku to try to win the trophy.

    "In the first half we were better but then like always this season we conceded after five minutes of the second half.

    "It was 50-50 at the end. In the end our character was good and we go through.

    "I always take my responsibility when I have to. Today we are happy but it's not finished. We have another game to play against Arsenal. We need to go there and play with quality and win the game."

    Asked whether this might have been his last appearance at Stamford Bridge: "I don't think about that. I'm only thinking about winning something for this club and this squad. If it's my last game I will try to do everything for this club to win a trophy. In my mind I don't know yet [if it will be his last game]."

  4. 'Kicking off at the Bridge'published at 23:30 British Summer Time 9 May 2019

    Chelsea 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt (Chelsea win on pens)

    Karen Carney
    England women's winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    The Bridge is kicking off and the fans are absolutely loving it. If you want one man to send you to a European final, it is Eden Hazard.

    He stepped up and slotted it into the corner and Chelsea go to Baku.

  5. 'We can be proud of the whole club'published at 23:29 British Summer Time 9 May 2019

    Valencia 2-4 Arsenal (3-7 agg)

    Arsenal

    Unai Emery celebratesImage source, Getty Images

    Speaking to BT Sport, Arsenal manager Unai Emery said: "I am very proud of the players and the supporters. The players did all they could and we can be proud of the whole club."

    On his past success in this tournament: "The past is for experience and can be used in the present. It is very difficult to play in finals and we took our opportunity today which we are happy about.

    "We knew we had to be calm after they scored and we needed to control our emotions. It is very difficult to score four goals against this team because they are very organised. It gave us confidence to score quickly we know our strikers are taking chances."

  6. 'We have to use this opportunity'published at 23:28 British Summer Time 9 May 2019

    Valencia 2-4 Arsenal (3-7 agg)

    Arsenal

    Alexandre LacazetteImage source, Reuters

    Speaking to BT Sport, Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette said: "We reacted well to going behind and we knew we had to score a minimum of one goal tonight. Auba was unbelievable tonight with an incredible hat-trick, so thanks to him.

    "We have played badly in Premier League during the last month and now we have to use this opportunity. We want to play in the Champions League next season and we want the trophy."

  7. 'We have learned from last year'published at 23:28 British Summer Time 9 May 2019

    Valencia 2-4 Arsenal (3-7 agg)

    Arsenal

    Pierre-Emerick AubameyangImage source, Reuters

    Speaking to BT Sport, Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang said: "We have learned from last season and this year we didn't make the same mistakes. Now we are through to the final."

    On his relationship with Alexandre Lacazette: "We have talked a lot about our relationship and it is a pleasure to play with him, above all when you win games like this. It is a final so it doesn't matter which team we play, we have to give everything and win."

  8. Postpublished at 23:26 British Summer Time 9 May 2019

    Thanks for joining us tonight and getting involved in the debate. That's the end of this live page now, I'll leave you with the best reaction to both games.

  9. 'I don't know if it will be my last game'published at 23:24 British Summer Time 9 May 2019

    Eden HazardImage source, Reuters

    Chelsea captain Eden Hazard, speaking to BT Sport: "It was hard but when you start the game you think you can reach the final, especially when you draw the first game away.

    "We played a great game but the semi-final is not so easy. We are happy and we will go to Baku to try to win the trophy.

    "In the first half we were better but then like always this season we conceded after five minutes of the second half.

    "It was 50-50 at the end. In the end our character was good and we go through.

    "I always take my responsibility when I have to. Today we are happy but it's not finished. We have another game to play against Arsenal. We need to go there and play with quality and win the game."

    Asked whether this might have been his last appearance at Stamford Bridge: "I don't think about that. I'm only thinking about winning something for this club and this squad. If it's my last game I will try to do everything for this club to win a trophy. In my mind I don't know yet [if it will be his last game]."

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    Get Involvedpublished at 23:22 British Summer Time 9 May 2019

    #bbcfootball or 81111 on text

    Great respect to all 4 teams but I can't imagine anyone would have thought of the current top 5 in the Premier League the only ones not to reach a European final would be Man City...!

    Callum, Manchester

    Good point!

  11. 'We got into trouble after the break'published at 23:20 British Summer Time 9 May 2019

    Chelsea 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt (Chelsea win on pens)

    Chelsea

    Maurizio SarriImage source, PA

    Speaking to BT Sport, Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri said: "I think we played a very good first half and then we got into trouble after the break. We conceded a goal in 10 minutes of panic.

    "We were better in the last part of the match but we were tired in extra time and it was difficult. We started with three injuries and picked up two more during the match after we lost Andreas Christensen and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, so it wasn't easy but we are now in the final."

    On Ruben Loftus Cheek's injury: "It's not serious but he had the usual cramp after 75 minutes. There is no preparation for penalties because you can kick very well on the training ground but the pressure is different. You need a great personality so it's useless to try penalties.

    "Now we need to rest. Unfortunately we have to go to the United States but we have 10 days to prepare for the final and we have to recover energy."

  12. Postpublished at 23:19 British Summer Time 9 May 2019

    Chelsea star Eden Hazard says he doesn't know if he is going to leave the club this summer.

    Eden HazardImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 23:18 British Summer Time 9 May 2019

    Chelsea actually play a game in the United States between the final Premier League game on Sunday - and the Europa League final.

    They face New England Revolution on 15 May in an anti-discrimination game called 'Final Whistle on Hate'.

  14. Postpublished at 23:14 British Summer Time 9 May 2019

    Maurizio Sarri says he didn't watch the last penalties so didn't see whether they were good saves from Kepa!

    Maurizio SarriImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 23:12 British Summer Time 9 May 2019

    #bbcfootball or text 81111

    vargusz89 Kepa was awesome!

    Sho_Rahman Frankfurt were the better side tonight. They have Haller to blame for missing that sitter. Chelsea so so lucky.

    Smithmichaelw It could only have ended that way after this week!!

  16. Postpublished at 23:10 British Summer Time 9 May 2019

    Valencia 2-4 Arsenal (3-7 agg)

    A happy Arsenal dressing room....

    Absolute scenes!

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  17. Postpublished at 23:09 British Summer Time 9 May 2019

    This is Chelsea's first major European final since the 2013 Europa League, when they beat Benfica 2-1 under manager Rafael Benitez.

    Arsenal's last European final was the 2006 Champions League final which they lost to Barcelona.

    Chelsea win the 2013 Europa League finalImage source, Getty Images
    Arsenal in the 2006 Champions League finalImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 23:06 British Summer Time 9 May 2019

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    Chris Boddy: If Chelsea and (somehow) Arsenal both finish in the top 4, who gets the Europa League winners UCL spot?

    Whoever finishes third in France's Ligue 1! They'd go straight into the group stages instead of the qualifiers.

    That's because France is the highest ranked league to not have all their teams qualify automatically.

  19. 'Penalties are down to luck'published at 23:04 British Summer Time 9 May 2019

    Chelsea 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt (Chelsea win on pens)

    Chelsea

    Kepa celebrates with the Chelsea playersImage source, Reuters

    Speaking to BT Sport, Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga said: "Penalties are down to luck. Today we won and in the Carabao Cup final we lost, but this is football. Today was really good and we played against a very difficult team and we are very happy.

    "We always prepare for the penalty shooters before each game and today we are lucky. Wembley is in the past and I learned form it. I said I was sorry but we always keep moving forward and today was another game and we are happy to get to the final.

    "Our season was a little bit difficult but we have reached two finals and we have qualified for the Champions League so I think it's a good season. Now we will have a strong London derby with Arsenal in Baku."

  20. Postpublished at 23:02 British Summer Time 9 May 2019

    We will also have an all-English Uefa Super Cup in Istanbul on Wednesday,14 August.