Europa League final: Dnipro aims to make Ukraine smile

Photos: Dnipro aims for sporting immortality
Dnipro dreaming – Dnipro, which comes from the Ukrainian city of Dnipropetrovsk, will face Sevilla in the final of the Europa League on Wednesday. It is an extraordinary achievement for a club which has been forced to play its home games in Kiev because of the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Photos: Dnipro aims for sporting immortality
Against the odds – Led by Ruslan Rotan, its captain, Dnipro overcame the challenge of Italian giant Napoli in the semifinals. A 1-1 draw in Naples was followed by a 1-0 win in the second leg.
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Photos: Dnipro aims for sporting immortality
Pitch celebration – Dnipro's fans enjoyed their semifinal win over Napoli so much they celebrated on the pitch.
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