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Brighton’s Europa League journey came to an end despite a hard-fought victory over Roma at the Amex Stadium.
Despite their best efforts, Roberto de Zerbi’s side couldn’t overcome the 4-0 deficit from the first leg at the Stadio Olimpico.
Danny Welbeck’s stunning curling strike just before halftime raised hopes for Brighton, but they couldn’t find the additional goals needed for a remarkable comeback.
Roma’s Sardar Azmoun had a first-half overhead kick controversially disallowed, but Brighton couldn’t capitalize on their opportunities in the second half.
Despite the disappointment, Brighton’s maiden European campaign provided valuable experience and memorable moments. Starting with a defeat to AEK Athens, they went on to defeat Ajax home and away, avenged their loss to AEK Athens, and secured a draw against Marseille.
Although their European adventure has come to an end, Brighton’s fans embraced the journey, hoping for more European nights in the future. With Roberto de Zerbi leading the way, Brighton remains in contention for European qualification in the Premier League.
As the final whistle blew, Brighton’s supporters paid tribute to their manager and players, acknowledging the thrilling journey they’ve been on.
