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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Arsenal kept alive their hopes of reaching the Europa League final as a Nicolas Pepe penalty gave the 10-man visitors an away goal in defeat at Villarreal. The Spaniards had raced into a two goal lead thanks to Manu Trigueros and Raul Albiol.
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Manchester United have been drawn against Granada in the Europa League quarter-finals, while Arsenal will play Slavia Prague. United could face Ajax or Roma in the last four, while for Arsenal a potential meeting with Dinamo Zagreb or Villarreal is on the cards meaning an all Premier League final is possible.
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