Brighton & Hove Albion finished 1:1 against the champion Manchester City at Amex Stadium, as the point was crucial for the home team because they secured 6th place in the Premier League, which means that the club will be part of the Europa League next campaign.
FT: WE ARE IN THE EUROPA LEAGUE! 🤩
[1-1] 📲 https://t.co/S3j1TIeLz3 // #BHAFC 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/F1SQQVjikH
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) May 24, 2023
Both goals were scored in the 1st half. After Erling Haaland’s assist, Phil Foden netted in the 25th minute for the Sky Blues.
19-year-old Julio Enciso tied the game with his phenomenal goal in the 38th minute after Levi Colwill’s assist.
Brighton have clinched a spot in the Europa League next season 💪 pic.twitter.com/5bsK3adXpk
— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 24, 2023
Brighton will finish its very successful season in Premier League with a visit against Aston Villa, while Man. City will play against Brentford in London to end the season in the league.
Brighton have qualified for next season’s Europa League for the first time in their history. 🔵 #BHAFC
Incredible first season in England for Roberto de Zerbi. pic.twitter.com/G5bfi2pMKt
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 24, 2023
Still, the most important matches for Pep Guardiola’s team will be after that – the FA Cup final against Manchester United and the Champions League final against Inter and if they win them both, they will finish the campaign with a treble.