Villarreal lifted their first major European trophy

WATCH: Villarreal beat Man Utd in epic Europa League final penalty shootout

By Sporting Life

Football

Fri May 28, 2021 · 5y ago

Manchester United’s wait for their first trophy under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues after David De Gea saw his spot-kick saved at the end of a wild shootout that saw Villarreal crowned Europa League champions.

All outfield players scored their spot-kicks, as did Villarreal goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli before saving De Gea’s penalty to win the shootout 11-10 and secure the first major trophy in their history.

It was a heartbreaking end to a promising season for United, who finished as Premier League runners-up and showed clear signs of progress.

But it was a great night for Sporting Life readers as Jake Osgathorpe's BTTS tip came through at evens.

Villarreal have the lead in the #UELfinal!

Gerard Moreno strikes once again for his 30th goal of the season 💥 pic.twitter.com/9rWa0wNdAl
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 26, 2021

Edinson Cavani is a man in form right now 📈

10 goals in his last 11 games for Man Utd! 🔥#UELfinal pic.twitter.com/y7sndG2kkc
— BT Sport (@btsport) May 26, 2021

Devastation for David De Gea 😫

A penalty shoot-out that went all the way to the goalkeepers, but it was Villarreal that came out on top in the end... 🟡

What a dramatic ending! #UELfinal pic.twitter.com/9kmoi6lCEa
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 26, 2021