Match report
Villarreal 1-1 Manchester United: Europa League Semi-Final First Leg
Villarreal
1–1
PEN
Manchester United
May 26, 2021
In a thrilling encounter, Villarreal and Manchester United shared a hard-fought 1-1 draw in their Europa League semi-final first leg. Villarreal took the early lead through Gerard Moreno's goal, only for Edinson Cavani to equalize for Manchester United. The match was characterized by intense defensive battles and a penalty shootout that ended in a stalemate.
Key Facts
- • Villarreal scored first through Gerard Moreno (29')
- • Edinson Cavani equalized for Manchester United (55')
- • Villarreal's Geronimo Rulli missed a penalty (120'+21')
- • Manchester United's David de Gea also missed a penalty (120'+22')
Lineups
Villarreal
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 G. Rulli (G)
- 3 Albiol (D)
- 4 Pau Torres (D)
- 8 J. Foyth (D)
- 25 E. Capoue (M)
- 5 Dani Parejo (M)
- 14 Manu Trigueros (M)
- 24 Pedraza (D)
- 30 Yeremi Pino (M)
- 9 C. Bacca (F)
- 7 Gerard Moreno (F)
Substitutes
- 19 F. Coquelin
- 23 Moi Gómez
- 17 Paco Alcácer
- 18 Alberto Moreno
- 2 Mario Gaspar
- 12 Dani Raba
- 21 Jaume Costa
- 1 Asenjo
- 6 Ramiro Funes Mori
- 20 Rubén Peña
- 15 P. Estupiñán
- 34 Fer Niño
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 David de Gea (G)
- 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
- 23 L. Shaw (D)
- 3 E. Bailly (D)
- 29 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
- 6 P. Pogba (M)
- 18 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 39 S. McTominay (M)
- 7 E. Cavani (F)
- 10 M. Rashford (M)
- 11 M. Greenwood (M)
Substitutes
- 17 Fred
- 21 D. James
- 38 A. Tuanzebe
- 27 Alex Telles
- 8 Mata
- 5 H. Maguire
- 19 A. Diallo
- 31 N. Matić
- 34 D. van de Beek
- 26 D. Henderson
- 33 B. Williams
- 13 L. Grant
Timeline
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29' Villarreal Goal · Normal GoalG. Moreno · Assist: D. Parejo
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54' Villarreal Card · Yellow CardÉtienne Capoue
Foul
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55' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalE. Cavani · Assist: S. McTominay
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60' Villarreal subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Bacca · On: F. Coquelin
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77' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Trigueros · On: M. Gomez
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77' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3Off: Y. Pino · On: Paco Alcácer
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82' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardEric Bailly
Foul
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84' Villarreal Card · Yellow CardJuan Foyth
Foul
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88' Villarreal subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Pedraza · On: Alberto Moreno
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88' Villarreal subst · Substitution 5Off: Juan Foyth · On: Mario Gaspar
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100' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Greenwood · On: Fred
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113' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardE. Cavani
Argument
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116' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Pogba · On: Daniel James
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116' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: Eric Bailly · On: Axel Tuanzebe
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120'+3 Manchester United subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Wan-Bissaka · On: Mata
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120'+3 Manchester United subst · Substitution 5Off: S. McTominay · On: Alex Telles
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120'+3 Villarreal subst · Substitution 6Off: Étienne Capoue · On: D. Raba
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120'+21 Villarreal Goal · PenaltyG. Rulli
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120'+22 Manchester United Goal · Missed PenaltyDavid de Gea
Match Stats
| Stat | Villarreal | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 86% |
| Offsides | 0 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 14 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 451 | 691 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 7 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Accurate Passes | 334 | 594 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 7 |
| Saves | 1 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Gerard Moreno's goal in the 29th minute gave Villarreal a crucial lead, setting the stage for an intense match.
- ▸ Edinson Cavani's equalizer in the 55th minute reinvigorated Manchester United and kept their hopes alive for the second leg.