⚽UEFA Europa League Discussion Thread -- 2021/22 Winners: Eintracht Frankfurt!

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Villarreal 1 - 0 ManU half time, that's shocking.. Spanish teams will hold EL for them this year too?
I still think like you hahay that ManU will win this game, just placed a (small) bet for them to win @4.9, attractive odds you know but not 100% confident either
Manchester mixing blue and red by the end of this weekend is questionable right now.

Villarreal's performance was excellent in this Europa League final, unfortunately Villarreal failed to maintain his victory after scoring a goal
in the first half. Entering the 55th minute Manchester United managed to score a goal and the current position was 1-1. If we look at the match
statistics, Manchester United has a ball possession of around 63%, It's very dangerous for Villarreal to let Manchester United players have more
control of the ball. But as long as Villarreal can play discipline in maintaining its defense, there is an opportunity to make a counter-attack.

[Mistafreeze]

I still think like you hahay that ManU will win this game, just placed a (small) bet for them to win @4.9, attractive odds you know but not 100% confident either

It's already 1-1 now and from the pressure on the Villareal side it's possible they might lose the game, manutd are controlling the midfield now and there have been some goal opportunities as well..... Good luck on your bet

[coinlocket$]

1-1 in the final between Villareal and United.

United is stronger and they are dominating the game.
If I need to tell you who will win I say Manchester.

[Mistafreeze]

1-1 in the final between Villareal and United.
United is stronger and they are dominating the game.

The absent of Chikwueze on the wing is affecting Villarreal in the attack, they have been poor in the 2nd half, no gaol chances it's all been manutd, there is no one to cut from then left wing, shaw is having a vacation on that wing. Very interesting game.

[nelson4lov]

Extra time it is. Good job to Man Utd for being superb in both halves. We wouldn't be in this situation if they didn't lose their guard earlier on in the first half to that Villarreal set piece. Overall, it's a decent game even though Man Utd was doing all the attacking and Villarreal defending surprisingly well. I'm looking forward to the extra time. I would very much before the game not to go into penalties. If Man Utd pushes forward, they might get the winner.

1-1 in the final between Villareal and United.

United is stronger and they are dominating the game.
If I need to tell you who will win I say Manchester.

It's football and anything can still happen. Man Utd are the favorites though.

[snipie]

I still think like you hahay that ManU will win this game, just placed a (small) bet for them to win @4.9, attractive odds you know but not 100% confident either

It's already 1-1 now and from the pressure on the Villareal side it's possible they might lose the game, manutd are controlling the midfield now and there have been some goal opportunities as well..... Good luck on your bet

Thanks Mistafreeze, I lost it since the regular time ended with a draw. I was about to bet on BTTS @1.4 or ManU @4.9 and choose the latter which turned wrong. Hope it will be just wrong in the regular time and not in extra time otherwise penalty kicks are pure hazard

[CLS63]

1-1 in the final between Villareal and United.

United is stronger and they are dominating the game.
If I need to tell you who will win I say Manchester.

Manchester Utd dominated especially the second half. They managed to equalize the score also with Cavani's goal. And they could have finished the job in 90 minutes also. But they had problems on finishing (1 out of 9 shots on target). However in the extra time so far, we've seen a better Villarreal. They really want this title. If Manchester Utd don't do the same, Villarreal might finish the job before even going to penalty-shootouts.

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10 minutes left still 1-1, United got the chance of scoring the second goal but we are now really close to the penalty lottery.

Even Manchester seems to be losing time on purpose right now and I feel they are ok with the 1-1.

[Lordhermes]

10 minutes left still 1-1, United got the chance of scoring the second goal but we are now really close to the penalty lottery.

Even Manchester seems to be losing time on purpose right now and I feel they are ok with the 1-1.

Now in the Extra time and are still playing 1-1 draw, the match seems to be getting more tougher for Manchester United to win.
Villarreal are not giving up on winning the match,  they won in the first half of the game. Although, Cavani scored in the second half, making the score 1-1.

[joker_josue]

Good football game. Congratulations Villarreal.
Any club could have won. Villarral better in the first half, Man United better in the second.
On penalties, any team can win. After 22 penalties, Villarreal wins.

[snipie]

This game is a joke (I am pissed), Villarreal dominating the first half and scored then it was totally the opposite in the second half, no goal scored in extra time, very late substitution, then penalties to see it kicked 11 times.
Villarreal 1 - 1 ManU /120
Villarreal 11 - 10 ManU /penalties  
Congrats Villarreal, didn't see this coming.

[LTU_btc]

Maybe whole game wasn't most exciting and it's not very surprising that it come to extra time and penalties. Yeah, in 2nd half MU dominated, but they didn't created something extraordinary. And then, penalty shootout is lottery. It's difficult to remember such long shootout without any saves by goalkeepers. And De Gea is most unlucky man now. He haven't made any saves and missed decisive penalty. But it wouldn't be right to blame him.
Unai Emery - Mr. Europa league. 4th Europa league title for him. First ever big trophy for Villarreal and they also qualified for next season Champion league.

[Smartvirus]

This is what a finals should look like, quite interesting and I couldn't have wished for more. We saw a complete shift of powere with regards to dominance from each side of the team and both teams were really in the game, making sure every minutes count. The penalty shots were really classic, with all players delivering a wonderful one 8n the net with each play. I've not seen a thing quite like it in a long long time. No player was determined not to score.  Too bad for De Gea not to have saved any but eventually lost his shot as G. Rulli jumped on the ball to make a good save.

Villarreal was really surprising tonight. No one expected them to make it to the final, talk more of taking the trophy. Thats one international trophy for Spain.

[Avirunes]

This game is a joke (I am pissed), Villarreal dominating the first half and scored then it was totally the opposite in the second half, no goal scored in extra time, very late substitution, then penalties to see it kicked 11 times.
Villarreal 1 - 1 ManU /120
Villarreal 11 - 10 ManU /penalties  
Congrats Villarreal, didn't see this coming.

If you ask me, the whole game Manchester United were having trouble finding an opening. The goal Cavani scored was lucky enough to fall quite easily for Cavani rebound off the player. I think it was well deserved for Villarreal. Just think of the pressure they would have been facing De Gea. I was thinking of somebody missing within 5 penalty shots but they all scored. United did well but really sorry for them not getting the proper results.

[nelson4lov]

It was a well-deserved victory for Villarreal. They ought to have killed the game in the 2nd half but they didn't utilize their chances. Villarreal was the better side tonight. What a shame to Man United! They were not United tonight. It's a pity it ends this way for Manchester United

They had plenty of time to prepare before the game. I don't think Harry Maguire's absence is enough for an excuse. They should have done more to stop that goal in the first half and they couldn't handle Villarreal's defense the way I expected them too. Looked shaky all evening. I see a lot of people putting the blame on De gea but if you want to win a highly competitive knockout match, you've to win in regular time and not leave anything to chance. That's what man Utd did. They didn't do anything in the 30 minutes extra time. They had it coming.

It's football and anything can still happen. Man Utd are the favorites though.

Congrats to Villarreal on their win.

[Luzin]

Villarreal 11 - 10 ManU /penalties  
Congrats Villarreal, didn't see this coming.

My prediction was wrong. Only today have I witnessed 11 penalties for each team. What a thrilling match, Waiting for the player's penalty miss, and in the end De Gea failed. Congratulations to Villareal. You have made Manchester United sad again after losing again to a Spanish club in the European league. Too bad De Gea had no luck to leave the Red Devils titleless this season.

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 I see a lot of people putting the blame on De gea but if you want to win a highly competitive knockout match, you've to win in regular time and not leave anything to chance.


I rather blame Ole than De Gea. The manager in which Ole approaches finals marvels me. If I were him, I wouldn't have used De gea on the post. Just like what happened with Romero last time. The keeper performed excellently well during group matches, but when it was time for finals, from no where he brought De Gea.
Ok, apart from the part of De Gea, how about Ole's last born - Rashford?
Was he supposed to even have upto 45mins playing time?
If Ole does not trust his bench he should simply sell them off.

[arallmuus]

I was thinking of somebody missing within 5 penalty shots but they all scored. United did well but really sorry for them not getting the proper results.

It was a penalty shootout and literally each team has 50 50 chance to win so yeah. I think they did pretty well though and to be honest, it would feel sucks if any of the other 10 players failed to score the penalty. Well, I had a hunch that De Gea might failed to score and then it happened

If I were him, I wouldn't have used De gea on the post

It has nothing to do with De Gea. De Gea has been playing in the Europa League ever since the quarter final so yeah it does make sense if Ole choose him to play for the Final as well

If Ole does not trust his bench he should simply sell them off.

Ole trust all of his players.

[joker_josue]

Well, I had a hunch that De Gea might failed to score and then it happened

I felt the same when I saw him preparing for the penalty.
I think he was affected, not having saved the penalty before. He was almost there, but he didn't make it. This affected his performance in scoring the penalty.
It looks like he went for the shot already thinking he was going to fail, and he failed!

[arallmuus]

Well, I had a hunch that De Gea might failed to score and then it happened

I felt the same when I saw him preparing for the penalty.
I think he was affected, not having saved the penalty before. He was almost there, but he didn't make it. This affected his performance in scoring the penalty.
It looks like he went for the shot already thinking he was going to fail, and he failed!

Well the same goes for Rulli because both keepers play for a full 120 minutes and both didnt manage to save any penalty before their turn. I just had the hunch that after the 6th shooter from both teams scored, I knew for a second that this might end with either of the keepers failing to score. Rulli took the shot first and managed to score then I had the hunch that De Gea might fail

Well I gotta say that Manchester United did all they could for this game and it was basically 50 50 at the penalty shootout so yeah its all good though. Runner up in Europa League and 2nd in EPL, next season would be better