Roma pair Llorente, Cristante: Reaching two Euro finals something to be proud of

Roma defender Diego Llorente says the players can be proud after their Europa League final shootout defeat to Sevilla.

Roma lost in a penalty shootout on Wednesday night after scores were locked at 1-1 at the end of extra-time.

Llorente said, "Mourinho told us that we have to be proud of what we did, that we left everything on the pitch. There is pride; penalties are a lottery and it didn't go well for us. It's a very sad day for all Roma fans, very sad. But we gave everything."

Meanwhile, teammate Bryan Cristante also stated: "There is a lot of disappointment and it will be like that for a few days. But then we have to start again. This remains a great group and we have done something great by making two finals in a row.

"You don't get to a Europa League final by chance. The pride remains for this great team that has shown it is strong and up to it."