Middlesbrough 0-4 Sevilla: Boro supporters soak up the sun and party atmosphere in Eindhoven as the final approaches Huge numbers of Spaniards have also made their way to Holland and add to the fantastic pre-match experience Steve McClaren appears to be relaxed at the PSV Stadium ahead of his final match in charge of the Teesside club Boro keeper Mark Schwarzer wears a protective mask as he starts his first game since fracturing his cheekbone Sevilla take the lead in the 26th minute as Luis Fabiano's powerful header gives Schwarzer no chance The noise in the stadium increases to amazing levels as the Sevilla fans celebrate the Brazilian forward's goal The referee turns down penalty appeals from Boro after Mark Viduka goes down under Javi Navarro's challenge Middlesbrough's hopes are finally ended as Enzo Maresca's two goals in seven minutes put the game beyond doubt Fredi Kanoute completes the scoring and rubs further salt into Boro's wounds with the fourth goal in the 89th minute McClaren comforts Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink as Middlesbrough's players and fans are left stunned by the heavy defeat Sevilla are left to celebrate in style after winning the first major European trophy in their history
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