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Hero Bacca grateful for Europa League triumph

After scoring twice to secure UEFA Europa League glory for Sevilla, Carlos Bacca dedicated the win to God as well as his family.

UEFA Europa League final hero Carlos Bacca thanked God and his family, after his decisive double handed Sevilla a European trophy.

Bacca struck twice as Sevilla lifted the European second-tier title with a 3-2 win over Dnipro in Warsaw.

"I want to dedicate this to God and my family in Colombia," Bacca said.

The 28-year-old put Sevilla ahead for the first time in the 31st minute as the La Liga outfit went 2-1 up.