Goalkeeper David de Gea saw his penalty saved in an epic shootout as Villarreal beat Manchester United to win the Europa League.
With the game tied at 1-1 after extra time, both sides converted their first 10 penalties meaning the goalkeepers had to step up and take the 11th spot-kicks.
β° RESULT β°
π‘ Villarreal win an epic penalty shoot-out to become Europa League winners for the first time!
π Who impressed you most?#UELfinal https://t.co/lVpikKUosZ pic.twitter.com/3j7rKBQQEg
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) May 26, 2021
Geronimo Rulli was the hero, firing his penalty beyond De Gea before keeping out the Spain international’s low effort.
π Congratulations Villarreal! πππ
@Eng_Villarreal | #UELfinal pic.twitter.com/1uVHSdwEFw
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) May 26, 2021
Scenes as Villarreal secure their first major European trophy! πππ#UELfinal pic.twitter.com/f3LUxvktAC
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) May 26, 2021
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