Europa League: Villareal Beat Man. United To Lift First Major European Trophy

Manchester United were left to watch Villareal lift their first major European trophy as their quest for the Europa League title ended in a dramatic penalty shootout loss to their Spanish counterparts. 

United made a comeback from a goal down in the first half and forced a 1-1 draw that dragged the final into extra-time and then penalties which all the players scored but goalkeeper David de Gea was denied scoring his spot-kick by his counterpart Geronimo Runni after scoring his. 

Villareal moved ahead Gerard Moreno received a well-aimed cross from Parejo and poked home the opening goal just before half-hour of play. United responded to the lead Edinson Cavani reacted quickly to Marcus Rashford's 20-yard shot deflection on McTominay 15 minutes after their return from break. 

It was the first time in Villareal's history to appear in a major European competition final and are the 11th Spanish side in a major continental game final. For United, it was their eighth which is the second-highest for an English football club.