The final of the Europa League saw Roma go home with a bitter taste in their mouths, bringing to an end the final chapter of the Europa League for the former undefeated legend Molenu. After the match, the temperamental Portuguese coach was furious at the referee's decision and angrily threw his silver medal at the fans. Rumor has it that the aging coach may opt to leave the club this summer, but he has also indicated that he is willing to stay on if the club can offer satisfactory conditions.
In the 81st minute of the match, Nemanja Madi sent a pinpoint pass that hit the arm of a Xavier player in the penalty area, but referee Antonio Terrai did not award a penalty, a decision that sparked fierce protests from Roma's players. After the match, Molenu said emotionally, "The result of this match was extremely unfair, all the penalties were against us, the referee was like a Spaniard, showing yellow cards like crazy, and Xavier's midfielder Lameena clearly deserved to be sent off with a red card." While receiving his medal, Molenu grimaced and then threw it at the crowd, expressing his displeasure with the act.
