A dream come true for Brighton & Hove Albionwho will play next season after a surprising campaign European Championship for the first time in its history.

seagulls beat relegated Southampton 3-1 at home with which they secured sixth place in the Premier League with 61 points, with a difference of 3 against Aston Villa and a game to go, but a better goal difference and waiting for a game against Manchester City.

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With that scenario, Brighton will try to confirm their presence in the Europa League in the last two games, but he has already secured, at least, a place at the Conference. Anyway, it will be the first European tournament in 122 years of institutional life.

Brighton achieved this historic step with Ecuadorians Pervis Estupiñán and Moisés Caicedo on the field, in 90 minutes, he always participates in the actions of Roberto De Zerbia’s team.

Evan Ferguson scored the goal it led to victory, with goals in the 29th and 40th minutes, Mohamed Elyounoussi conceded in the 58th, but Pascal Gross was responsible for the final figure with a 3-1 goal in the 69th minute.

Historic 3-1 for Brighton, who will play in the international cup for the first timewith great possibilities of the Europa League, which can be ensured by another victory in the two remaining games.

The first option for that will be against already crowned champions Manchester City at home on Wednesday, or failing that, away to Aston Villa at the last minute, a direct rival for the ticketa team they lead by three points in the table and a 16 goal difference, making it unlikely that the Seagulls will be left out of UEFA’s second most important club tournament.

The ticket for the Europa League would be closed by a great campaign for Brighton, who got theirs this Sunday win 18 in 36 games Premier League. (D)