This was a disappointing contest lacking in quality and producing only three shots on target across 120 minutes – but drama arrived with the spot-kicks. All 20 outfield players converted their penalties in the longest shootout in a final of any Uefa competition, and in an increasingly tense stadium Villarreal goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli blasted home […]Read More
Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze is a doubt for the club’s UEFA Europa League final clash against Manchester United in Poland on May 26, after suffering a muscle injury to his left leg in the team’s semi-final tie against Arsenal last Thursday. According to the club’s medical report on Saturday, the winger had suffered “muscle damage” […]Read More
Arsenal’s failure to score against Villarreal at Emirates Stadium on Thursday – and the Europa League exit that resulted – has repercussions. Sat ninth in the Premier League, the Gunners’ season is now effectively over with little to show for it, and their proud record of having competed in continental competition for the past 25 […]Read More
Unai Emery won his big reunion with Arsenal but 2-1 might prove a small reward for Villarreal, who failed to take advantage of Dani Ceballos being sent off in a frantic Europa League semi-final first leg on Thursday. Manu Trigueros and Raul Albiol gave Villarreal a dream start at La Ceramica and the tie looked […]Read More
Villarreal winger, Samuel Chukwueze has described his international debut for Nigeria as the completion of a “dream year.” The 19-year-old’s skill and impressive left foot caught the eye after starting for the Super Eagles in Tuesday’s 0-0 friendly draw against Uganda in Asaba. Chukwueze is enjoying a breakthrough season, scoring in both the League and […]Read More
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