Jubilation As Super Eagles Star Wins European Trophy For The First Time
Villarreal won the UEFA Europa League after a dramatic penalty shootout saw off Manchester United on Wednesday night in Gdansk, Poland. Man United's goalie failed to convert the last penalty kick in the match. Villarreal's goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli made himself a hero after smashing in his own net and denying Spain's David De Gea a chance to find the back of the net.
Ranking XI: Best La Liga Team Of The Week, Ahead Of The International Break
Ahead of the international break, I have decided to pick my best La Liga team of the week, these players were selected based on their performance last week. 1. GK: Geronimo Rulli was at his best against Real Beltis, he kept a clean sheet as Villarreal secured all the three points.
UEFA names Fernandes Europa best player, Chukwueze ranked 16th
Bruno Fernandesv of Manchester United has been named the Europa League's top player, while Samuel Chukwueze of Villarreal in Nigeria has been named the 16th greatest player in Europe's second-tier league competition. In the Europa League final in Gdansk on Wednesday night, reigning champions Villarreal defeated Manchester United 11-10 on penalties after the score was tied at 1-1.
How Villarreal brought Real Madrid back to earth after the 0:0 draw.
Real Madrid gave up points at home for the first time this season with a 0-0 draw against Villarreal on Saturday night at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. After having their way in the middle of the week against Mallorca, it was the complete opposite for Carlo Ancelottis's men against the Yellow Submarine, who were determined, organized and compact in rejecting Los Blancos.
Manchester United's three best players against Villarreal
Manchester United came back from a goal down to defeat Villarreal 2-1, thanks to a last-gasp Cristiano Ronaldo goal. When Paco Alcacer gave the visitors the lead early in the second half, he hushed Old Trafford. On the hour mark, Alex Telles equalized with a spectacular volley following a brilliant Bruno Fernandes free kick.
De Gea Will No Doubt Be Disappointed As His Penalty Was Saved By Gero Rulli.
Manchester United have ended another season without a trophy after they lost in the Europa League final against Villarreal following an epic penalty shootout on Wednesday night. The drama came after the 120 minutes played out with no further goals and sent it to spot kicks between the two sides to add to the tension that had already accumulated.
Our big boys let me down -- Rio Ferdinand reacts after United lose to Villarreal in Europa League
Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United failed to win the Europa League on Thursday night because the team's big name stars refused to come to the party, and take the game to their opponents, Villarreal. The Red Devils were made to return to England empty handed after they fell 10-11 in a gruelling penalty shoot-out to the Yellow Submarine after goalkeeper, David De Gea's last kick was saved by opposite keeper, Geronimo Rulli who dived full length to stop the Spaniard's spot kick from 12 yards.
Europa final: Villarreal wins the trophy as they beat Manchester United in a penalty shootout.
Manchester United last hope of winning an European title this season ended yesterday as the Yellow Submarine from Spain beat them 11-10 on penalty to carry home the trophy following a 1-1 draw in Gdansk, Poland. The first twenty minutes was excellent as both team keep attempt scoring but it was Gerard Moreno goal at the 29th minutes that broke the deadlock.
The Amount Manchester United Made As Runner Up In The Europa League.
All hope was on Manchester United to win the Europa League but it was quite unfortunate as the Laliga side won in a penalty shoot-out. The Laliga side Villereal secured their first major European trophy by winning the Europa League with a dramatic penalty shootout win over the Premier League side Manchester United.
DONE DEAL: Juventus Forward joins Montpellier
Montpellier have announced the capture of English striker Stephy Mavididi from Italian champions Juventus for a fee believed to be 7.12 million dollars (6.3 million Euros) The Youth product of Arsenal football club has put pen to paper with the French club side after finding the back of the net on 8 occasions in 28 matches on loan at French Ligue 1 side Dijon Last season. 22 year old Mavididi who is said to be of a high quality will join coach Michel Der Zakarian's attack which consist of Gaetan Laborde and
UEFA Europa League team of the week
The UEFA Europa League first leg of semi-final was played yesterday Manchester United came from behind to secure a dominant 6-2 victory over Roma at Old Trafford with Bruno Fernándes and Edinson Cavani both scoring braces.Arsenal fell to a 2-1 defeat to Villarreal with both teams finishing the match with 10 players.
Check out today's transfer reports as At 3pm
Here is today's transfer reports as at 3pm. Manchester United FC. Official images of Manchester United’s 2020/21 third kit have been leaked. Dijon. Dijon have signed striker Roger Assalé from Young Boys on a 4-year contract for around €4 million. Former Manchester City player Yaya Touré has been dropped from playing in Unicef’s annual charity football match after reportedly posting a pornographic video in a WhatsApp group with other players and offering to hire sex workers for them. Atalanta. Atalanta
Photos Of Villarreal Players Celebrating Their Victory Against ManUtd After Yesterday's Match
Geronimo Rulli is Villarreal's goalkeeper, he scored the decisive spot-kick and also saved David de Gea’s attempt as he helped his club claim their first European title by beating Manchester United 11-10 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the Europa League final on Yesterday. Well, it is always hard for whoever loses this way, and for the goalkeeper to miss the vital spot-kick seems particularly cruel and unfair.
Gerónimo Rulli the hero as Villarreal wins first European trophy
Geronimo Rulli was the hero of the day as Spanish side Villarreal Football Club won their first major silverware since its inception. He saved the 11th spot kick from Manchester United goalkeeper David De gea. The match had ended 1-1 on regulation time. The match then proceeded to 30 minutes of extra time still both team were inseparable.