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.
⏰ RESULT ⏰
🟡 Villarreal win an epic penalty shoot-out to become Europa League winners for the first time!
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Geronimo Rulli was the hero, firing his penalty beyond De Gea before keeping out the Spain international’s low effort.
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Scenes as Villarreal secure their first major European trophy! 🎉🎉🎉#UELfinal pic.twitter.com/f3LUxvktAC
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