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Although many claimed Sevilla goalkeeper Andres Palop became a hero by saving three Espanyol penalties in the UEFA Cup final, the victorious goalkeeper himself was not willing to exaggerate his contribution to the victory.
"The penalty shoot-out is a lottery. I was lucky to save three shots. I am not a hero. I am just one of many players in the team. This victory is won by everyone, not just me," - A. Palop calmly spoke after the final in Glasgow.
Sevilla's goalkeeper had already made a mark in the UEFA Cup quarterfinals against Shakhtar in Donetsk. At that time, the Spanish club was trailing 1-2, but A. Palop ran up front to level the score, and his team triumphed in extra time.
"I can score a goal, I can not let it in, and also stop some penalties," - said the goalkeeper who joined Sevilla in 2005, showcasing his abilities.
Sevilla will compete in the Spanish King's Cup final in June, and currently holds the 3rd place in La Liga, realistically aiming to debut in the Champions League next season.
"The sky is the limit for this team. We have a lot of ambitions and want to turn our team into a great club," - confirmed A. Palop.
