Villarreal produced a real upset in Turin tonight to dump Italian giants Juventus out of the Champions League with a 3-0 win. The sides were level at 1-1 on aggregate but The Yellow Submarine weathered the Juve storm before taking the lead from a Gerard Moreno penalty. As the Old Lady pushed for an equaliser Villarreal pounced to secure a famous win.
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored a late injury time winner as Manchester United came from behind to beat Villarreal 2-1 at Old Trafford in their Champions League Group F clash. Paco Alcacer had put Villarreal ahead with Alex Telles brining United level before Ronaldo’s late strike.
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Thomas Tuchel’s decision to bring on Kepa Arrizabalaga proved to be inspired as the Spanish goalkeeper was influential as Chelsea saw off Villarreal on penalties to win the UEFA Super Cup at Windsor Park.
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Villarreal goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli scored the decisive spot-kick and saved his counterpart David de Gea’s attempt in an epic shootout as they claimed their first European title by beating Manchester United 11-10 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the Europa League final.
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Arsenal were unable to find the goal they needed at the Emirates tonight as Villarreal progressed to their maiden European final. The Gunners were denied by the woodwork and Gerónimo Rulli on several occasions.
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