Sevilla midfielder Ivan Rakitic knows they must overcome Jose Mourinho in next week's Europa League final against Roma.

Rakitic admits a regret not having played for the Roma coach during his career.

He said: “I have played many times against Mourinho's teams, it's a pity that we never worked together, it would have been great.

"I would like to know him in everyday life, but it has never been possible. I respect that a lot. I think he is one of the best coaches in football history.

"I know his teams well, it will be tough and it will be a pleasure to meet and greet the maestro again. We hope to have fun, but of course to win."