Manchester United have maintained their place in the Europa League final, despite a 3-2 downfall against semifinal rivals Roma. Spaniards endure out for a 0-0 draw against Arsenal to block Premier League finals sweep, the Spanish team Villareal bound past London side Arsenal to claim their final spot in Europa League. The English side will play Villarreal in the final on May 26 in Gdansk.
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After 4 semi-final eliminations, Villarreal qualifies for a European final for the first time in the club’s history. On May 6th, 2004 when Valencia beat Villarreal in the UEFA Cup semi-final second leg, and on May 6th, 2021 when Villarreal beat Arsenal on aggregate to reach their first European final.
We made it to the final and we’re proud. But now we must make it matter and lift the trophy.”
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire“Tonight I’m crying tears of emotion instead of disappointment. Villarreal have missed out on so many semi-final chances to reach the final but now, finally, we’ve done it!” Villarreal defender Pau Torres
The last fixture between the two teams, when Cristiano Ronaldo was in the form for United and it happened on 25/11/2008 Villarreal 0-0 Manchester United Despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s best efforts – including a half-volley that rattled the bar – and Joan Capdevila’s late red card, there was no way through once again. Both sides sealed progress to the Round of 16 with a game to spare.
