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Villarreal beat Manchester United 11-10 on penalties to win Europa League final

 

Villarreal secure their first major European trophy by winning the Europa League with a dramatic penalty shootout win over Manchester United.

 

Gerard Moreno saw his first-half effort cancelled out by Edinson Cavani, and the two sides failed to add further goals to the during normal and extra-time.

 

All 20 outfield players scored from the spot, leaving it to the keepers to decide the contest.

 

Geronimo Rulli scored his kick before denying David de Gea to secure the crown for the Spanish ouftit. Unai Emery has now won the Europa League for a fourth time, earning his first title since 2016.

 

Both teams now end their respective campaigns, but when the new season begins Villarreal will join Manchester United in the Champions League as a result of their Europa league win.

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