MANCHESTER UNITED fell at the final hurdle as Villarreal won Wednesday’s Europa League final.
The Red Devils played out a 1-1 draw for 120 minutes before suffering defeat on penalties, with David De Gea missing after all 20 outfield players, and the Spaniards’ keeper Geronimo Rulli, had hit the target.
But who was United’s best player tonight? And did anyone have a game to forget?
Here, SunSport’s Anthony Chapman delivers his Man United player ratings…
DAVID DE GEA – 5
Bad pass out to defence directly resulted in Villarreal’s opener.
Fumbled at Moreno’s strike instead of reproducing one of the fantastic saves he made in the last round against Roma.
De Gea then failed to make a single save in the shootout before missing his penalty to hand Villarreal the win, in what could be his last game for the club.
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AARON WAN-BISSAKA – 7
Played higher and wider than usual as Solskjaer looked to capitalise on Villarreal’s narrow approach.
Made some good tackles in the final third to unsettle the Spaniards and was brave with passing, but his final ball was lacking.
ERIC BAILLY – 6
Former Villarreal defender looked fairly comfortable as he drifted wide to cover for the marauding Wan-Bissaka.
But couldn’t compensate for Maguire’s much-missed leadership skills and could have done more to prevent Villarreal’s opener.
VICTOR LINDELOF – 5
Grabbed at Moreno’s shirt but was unable to prevent striker from hitting target for Villarreal’s opener.
Should have stepped up in Maguire’s absence but was a poor imitation of the injury United captain.
LUKE SHAW – 7
Switched off for Villarreal’s goal as he allowed Moreno to run off him.
But kept high and wide up the left to provide a constant outlet when things got too heated in the middle of the park.
SCOTT McTOMINAY – 7
Gave off headless chicken vibes with some straight-line charges into Villarreal’s box.
But pulled his socks up in second half with some more refined play.
And tenacity paid off as he paved way for Cavani to eventually squeeze in an equaliser.
PAUL POGBA – 6
Back in his preferred position and looked to get on ball as often as possible.
But a lack of ingenuity with his passing failed to unlock Villarreal’s stubborn back line.
MASON GREENWOOD – 7
Showed glimpses of dynamism as he took up central positions near to Cavani.
Quick crosses demonstrated sharpness on the ball but technique wasn’t quite there to capitalise on Villarreal nerves in second half.
BRUNO FERNANDES – 5
Virtually anonymous in the first half, with only notable moment when he argued for a corner after ball had clearly come off him!
Stepped up his efforts after the break as he looked to drive United forward but didn’t do much to end reputation of going missing on the big occasions.
MARCUS RASHFORD – 4
Dud dribbling and runs into cul-de-sacs saw United waste numerous attacks.
Then proceeded to miss one of the easiest chances he’ll ever get, sending the ball wide despite having the entire goal to fire at.
EDINSON CAVANI – 8
Worked his socks off as he led United’s high press against Villarreal’s nervy defence.
But over-eagerness saw him give away free-kick which assisted the Spanish side’s first-half goal.
However, showed real poacher’s instinct to fire in equaliser after the break.
SUBS
FRED (for Greenwood, 100′) – 5
Got 20 minutes to freshen things up but couldn’t adjust to game’s pace.
DAN JAMES (for Pogba, 115′) – N/A
AXEL TUANZEBE (for Bailly, 115′) – N/A
JUAN MATA (for McTominay, 122′) – N/A
ALEX TELLES (for Wan-Bissaka, 122′) – N/A
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
