Από τα 'αζήτητα' του ισπανικού πρωταθλήματος σε ευρωπαϊκές υπερβάσεις. Η Βιγιαρεάλ εδρεύει σε μία πόλη μικρότερη απ' την Κομοτηνή κι όμως κατέκτησε το E.
The emergence of Federico Girotti has raised hopes not just at River Plate but across Argentine football as a whole. The 21-year-old is making a huge impression, even earning comparisons with Borussia Dortmund phenomenon Erling Haaland.
Unai Emery exclusive: three-time Europa League winner relishing Man United challenge with Villarreal
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Why it s Europa League or bust for Manchester United (1:03)
Shaka Hislop says Manchester United will only have themselves to blame if they don t win the Europa League. (1:03) There is no complex, Unai Emery tells ESPN.
Villarreal is a town of 50,577 people. Manchester United s stadium alone holds 74,140 people. Villarreal are playing in their first ever cup final; Manchester United have won 42 major trophies. Villarreal have never been this far in Europe before, breaking down barriers when they got through the semifinal phase at which they had fallen four times. Manchester United have actually won all three European competitions: the Europa League, the old Cup Winners Cup, and the European Cup. Three times.
Unai Emery exclusive: three-time Europa League winner relishing Man United challenge with Villarreal
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Do Villarreal stand a chance vs. Manchester United in the final? (1:59)
The ESPN FC panel preview the upcoming Europa League final between Villarreal and Manchester United. (1:59) There is no complex, Unai Emery tells ESPN.
Villarreal is a town of 50,577 people. Manchester United s stadium alone holds 74,140 people. Villarreal are playing in their first ever cup final; Manchester United have won 42 major trophies. Villarreal have never been this far in Europe before, breaking down barriers when they got through the semifinal phase at which they had fallen four times. Manchester United have actually won all three European competitions: the Europa League, the old Cup Winners Cup, and the European Cup. Three times.
The 21-year-old is making a huge impression in Argentina and, while it is still early to draw conclusions, he appears to have what it takes to compete at the highest level – even earning comparisons with Borussia Dortmund phenomenon Erling Haaland.
The centre-forward, whose strapping 6 3” frame certainly bears some resemblance to the Norwegian, has taken little time to endear himself to the River faithful.
In January, he came off the bench to net at La Bombonera in a 2-2 Superclasico draw against arch-rivals Boca Juniors and followed that up with three goals in two Copa Argentina games to confirm his claim for a regular first-team spot.