Here is a look at how the big Spanish and European newspapers gave their player ratings for the 2021 UEL final between Villarreal and Man Utd. Villarreal, coached by former Arsenal boss Unai Emery, prevailed on penalties after the game had ended 1-1.
L’Equipe French newspaper player ratings Europa League 2021 Final
4’s for both David de Gea and Bruno Fernandes from L’Equipe, who had Scott McTominay and Luke Shaw as MUFC’s best players on the evening.
AS player ratings Villarreal MU UEL 2021
AS chose not to give Victor Lindelof a rating. Four Villarreal players, including Raul Albiol and Pau Torres, got three stars each.
Mundo Deportivo paper ratings Villarreal 1-1 Man U
Four stars for McTominay from the MD newspaper. Solskjaer given a manager rating of only a single star though.
Diario Sport ratings Villarreal Man United
A 5.5/10 team rating for MU here.