Round of 16: 4-0 Dynamo Kyiv (2-0a, 2-0h)
Quarter-finals: 3-1 Dinamo Zagreb (1-0a, 2-1h)
Semi-finals: 2-1 Arsenal (2-1h, 0-0a)
Overall: P14 W12 D2 L0 F30 A8
Top scorer: Gerard Moreno, Paco Alcácer (6)
Road to the final: All Villarreal s goals
Why this is their year
The temptation is to talk about the flourishing strike partnership of Gerard Moreno and Paco Alcácer. Or Raúl Albiol, the World Cup winner who has, aged 35, been utterly magnificent this season. Pau Torres? An exceptional left-footed passer.
But it s impossible to ignore the impact of Unai Emery. A Europa League winner three times, runner-up with Arsenal a couple of seasons ago – he was signed to take Villarreal to a final and look what he s done.
Santi Cazorla on Villarreal vs Arsenal Monday 3 May 2021
Article summary The only thing I ask is that the team that reaches the final wins it, the midfielder told UEFA.com.
Article top media content Santi Cazorla is given a hero s send-off after his final game for Villarreal last season Getty Images
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Revered by Villarreal and Arsenal fans alike, former Spain midfielder Santi Cazorla spoke to UEFA.com about his split loyalties ahead of their UEFA Europa League semi-final return, his hopes for both of his former clubs and his memories of European competition.
On divided loyalties
My feelings for both clubs are so huge that it s difficult for me to choose one or the other. I would have liked for this tie to be the final as I d know at least the winner would lift the trophy. The feelings are going to be very beautiful but I ll feel very bad for the team that gets knocked out. The only thing I ask for is that t
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