FT Manchester United 2 - 1
Villarreal
Commentary:
90+8' Both teams could have won today but Manchester United just managed to carve out the victory
90+8' Today's game will be with limited number of spectators on the stands due to coronavirus restrictions.
90+8' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Ball possession: Manchester United: 53%, Villarreal: 47%.
90+7' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
90+7' After removing his shirt, the referee is forced to show Cristiano Ronaldo a yellow card.
90+5' Jesse Lingard provided the assist for the goal.
90+5' G O O O A A A L - Cristiano Ronaldo scores with the right foot!90+5' Some neat football here as Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United plays a 1-2 with Jesse Lingard.
90+5' Fred puts in a cross...
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Edinson Cavani from Manchester United trips Etienne Capoue
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Pervis Estupinan from Villarreal trips Jesse Lingard
90+3' Good effort by Jesse Lingard as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+3' Cristiano Ronaldo puts in a cross...
90+2' Etienne Capoue hand-balls.
90+2' Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United makes an aerial pass in the box, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.
90+2' Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
90+2' Scott McTominay volleys a shot on target, but the keeper saves it.
90+2' Great vision by Moi Gomez from Villarreal as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
90+1' Bruno Fernandes swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+1' Ruben Pena from Villarreal receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
90+1' Dangerous challenge by Ruben Pena from Villarreal. Nemanja Matic on the receiving end of that.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Manchester United: 55%, Villarreal: 45%.
90' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' Alex Telles is leaving the field to be replaced by Fred in a tactical substitution.
89' Mason Greenwood is leaving the field to be replaced by Jesse Lingard in a tactical substitution.
89' A shot by Juan Foyth is blocked.
89' Boulaye Dia of Villarreal passes the ball to a team mate.
89' Arnaut Danjuma puts in a cross...
88' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal takes a short corner kick from the right.
88' The game is restarted.
87' David De Gea is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
87' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
87' Boulaye Dia has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
87' A header from Boulaye Dia is blocked by the keeper and bounces back into play!
86' Moi Gomez releases a shot, it's parried by David De Gea but he can't hold onto it...
86' Alex Telles relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Moi Gomez puts in a cross...
85' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Ball possession: Manchester United: 56%, Villarreal: 44%.
84' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
84' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
83' Raphael Varane relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Pervis Estupinan puts in a cross...
82' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
81' Villarreal plays a short goal kick.
81' Diogo Dalot from Manchester United crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
81' Great vision by Scott McTominay from Manchester United as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
81' Pervis Estupinan puts in a cross...
80' Ball possession: Manchester United: 60%, Villarreal: 40%.
80' Villarreal plays a short goal kick.
80' What a miss! Edinson Cavani has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
79' Diogo Dalot puts in a cross...
79' Safe hands from Geronimo Rulli as he comes out and claims the ball
79' Bruno Fernandes puts in a cross...
78' Edinson Cavani from Manchester United plays a cheeky 1-2 with Cristiano Ronaldo.
78' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
77' Goal kick for Villarreal.
76' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Villarreal plays a short goal kick.
75' Ball possession: Manchester United: 58%, Villarreal: 42%.
75' Paul Pogba is leaving the field to be replaced by Edinson Cavani in a tactical substitution.
75' Jadon Sancho is leaving the field to be replaced by Nemanja Matic in a tactical substitution.
74' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
74' The game is restarted.
73' Alberto Moreno is leaving the field to be replaced by Ruben Pena in a tactical substitution.
73' Yeremi Pino is leaving the field to be replaced by Moi Gomez in a tactical substitution.
73' Raul Albiol is injured and is replaced by Aissa Mandi.
73' Raul Albiol is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
73' Raul Albiol is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
72' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
72' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
71' Alex Telles commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
71' Reckless challenge there. Alex Telles commits a rough foul on Yeremi Pino
71' Etienne Capoue relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Mason Greenwood releases a shot, it's parried by Geronimo Rulli but he can't hold onto it...
71' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
70' The referee signals a free kick as Etienne Capoue from Villarreal trips Bruno Fernandes
70' A shot by Arnaut Danjuma is blocked.
70' Arnaut Danjuma from Villarreal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
70' Ball possession: Manchester United: 58%, Villarreal: 42%.
70' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Bruno Fernandes puts in a cross...
70' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
68' After a tactical foul, Raul Albiol sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
68' Raul Albiol from Villarreal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Cristiano Ronaldo
68' Victor Lindelof relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Yeremi Pino from Villarreal sends a deflected cross into the box.
68' After a tactical foul, Mason Greenwood sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
68' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Boulaye Dia
68' Juan Foyth relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Mason Greenwood puts in a cross...
67' Yeremi Pino from Villarreal receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
67' The ref blows his whistle. Yeremi Pino charged Alex Telles from behind and it's a free-kick
66' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Ball possession: Manchester United: 59%, Villarreal: 41%.
64' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
64' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
63' Diogo Dalot is penalised for pushing Arnaut Danjuma.
63' Safe hands from Geronimo Rulli as he comes out and claims the ball
63' Paul Pogba from Manchester United had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
63' Could be a good chance here as Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
62' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' Good effort by Jadon Sancho as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
62' Mason Greenwood of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
61' Manuel Trigueros is leaving the field to be replaced by Pervis Estupinan in a tactical substitution.
61' With that goal, Manchester United equalised. Game on!
60' Bruno Fernandes provided the assist for the goal.
60' G O O O A A A L - Alex Telles volleys the ball into the back of the net with the left. A great finish!60' Bruno Fernandes swings in a cross from the free kick.
60' Ball possession: Manchester United: 62%, Villarreal: 38%.
59' The referee is not having the complaints from Alberto Moreno who is given a yellow card for dissent
59' The referee signals a free kick as Arnaut Danjuma from Villarreal trips Mason Greenwood
59' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Paco Alcacer is leaving the field to be replaced by Boulaye Dia in a tactical substitution.
57' Diogo Dalot from Manchester United crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
57' Villarreal plays a short goal kick.
57' Bruno Fernandes fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
56' Paul Pogba from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Ball possession: Manchester United: 60%, Villarreal: 40%.
55' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Diogo Dalot puts in a cross...
54' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
53' Arnaut Danjuma provided the assist for the goal.
53' G O O O A A A L - Paco Alcacer scores with the right foot!53' Arnaut Danjuma from Villarreal directs a ball squarely in the box.
53' Could be a good chance here as Manuel Trigueros from Villarreal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
52' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Raul Albiol relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Mason Greenwood puts in a cross...
51' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Ball possession: Manchester United: 63%, Villarreal: 37%.
50' Goal kick for Villarreal.
49' The match resumes with a drop ball.
48' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
48' Villarreal plays a short goal kick.
47' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
46' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+1' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+1' Ball possession: Manchester United: 63%, Villarreal: 37%.
45+1' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal concedes a foul on Cristiano Ronaldo but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
45' Ball possession: Manchester United: 64%, Villarreal: 36%.
45' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Victor Lindelof relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Yeremi Pino releases a shot, it's parried by David De Gea but he can't hold onto it...
45' Great skill from Yeremi Pino as he dribbles past his opponents
45' Manuel Trigueros of Villarreal passes the ball to a team mate.
45' Pau Torres of Villarreal passes the ball to a team mate.
45' Great skill from Pau Torres as he dribbles past his opponents
44' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
44' Raul Albiol relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Alex Telles from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
43' Alberto Moreno clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
43' Paul Pogba puts in a cross...
42' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Yeremi Pino from Villarreal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
42' Paco Alcacer of Villarreal passes the ball to a team mate.
42' Paco Alcacer from Villarreal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
42' Villarreal start a counter attack.
42' Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
42' Alex Telles puts in a cross...
42' Etienne Capoue relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Alex Telles from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
41' Alex Telles from Manchester United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
40' Ball possession: Manchester United: 61%, Villarreal: 39%.
40' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
39' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
39' Good effort by Cristiano Ronaldo as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
39' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
39' Could be a good chance here as Paul Pogba from Manchester United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
38' Paul Pogba shoots from outside the box, but Geronimo Rulli has it under control
38' A chance opens up as Jadon Sancho from Manchester United successfully finds a team mate in the area...
38' Great skill from Jadon Sancho as he dribbles past his opponents
37' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Bruno Fernandes puts in a cross...
36' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United is ruled offside.
35' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
35' Ball possession: Manchester United: 60%, Villarreal: 40%.
35' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Juan Foyth
34' A shot by Bruno Fernandes is blocked.
34' Great skill from Bruno Fernandes as he dribbles past his opponents
34' Etienne Capoue relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Alex Telles from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
34' Juan Foyth clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
34' Paco Alcacer from Villarreal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Victor Lindelof
33' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
32' Pau Torres from Villarreal is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
32' Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
32' Scott McTominay puts in a cross...
32' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
31' Paco Alcacer sends a shot inches wide. Close!
31' Raphael Varane from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
31' Raphael Varane could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
30' Ball possession: Manchester United: 62%, Villarreal: 38%.
30' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
30' Arnaut Danjuma from Villarreal sends an effort wide of target
30' Arnaut Danjuma from Villarreal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
30' Great skill from Arnaut Danjuma as he dribbles past his opponents
29' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
29' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
28' Etienne Capoue from Villarreal is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
28' Great vision by Alberto Moreno from Villarreal as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
28' Paul Pogba puts in a cross...
27' The referee signals a free kick as Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United trips Daniel Parejo
27' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
25' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
25' Yeremi Pino from Villarreal sends an effort wide of target
25' Yeremi Pino from Villarreal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
25' Ball possession: Manchester United: 60%, Villarreal: 40%.
24' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alberto Moreno
24' Raul Albiol relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Raphael Varane sends a long ball upfield.
24' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
23' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
22' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United is ruled offside.
22' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
22' Alberto Moreno goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
21' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal swings in the corner from the left.
21' Arnaut Danjuma from Villarreal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
20' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Manchester United: 64%, Villarreal: 36%.
19' Safe hands from Geronimo Rulli as he comes out and claims the ball
19' Alex Telles puts in a cross...
19' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
18' Pau Torres from Villarreal tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
18' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal swings in the corner from the right.
17' Paco Alcacer directs a header goal-bound but it's saved to a corner-kick by David De Gea!
17' Arnaut Danjuma from Villarreal directs a ball squarely in the box.
16' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Great defending by Raphael Varane from Manchester United to prevent his team conceding a goal.
16' Arnaut Danjuma from Villarreal directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
15' Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United tries to play a 1-2 with Bruno Fernandes, but the ball is intercepted.
15' The referee signals a free kick as Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United trips Manuel Trigueros
15' Ball possession: Manchester United: 63%, Villarreal: 37%.
15' Villarreal plays a short goal kick.
14' Raphael Varane from Manchester United crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
13' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
13' Paul Pogba from Manchester United is ruled offside.
12' Arnaut Danjuma hand-balls.
12' Great defending by Juan Foyth from Villarreal to prevent his team conceding a goal.
12' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
11' Safe hands from David De Gea as he comes out and claims the ball
11' A shot by Paco Alcacer is blocked.
11' Manuel Trigueros of Villarreal passes the ball to a team mate.
11' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
11' Daniel Parejo puts in a cross...
11' Paul Pogba relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal swings in the corner from the right.
10' Ball possession: Manchester United: 67%, Villarreal: 33%.
10' David De Gea from Manchester United makes a great save.
10' Arnaut Danjuma forces a good save from David De Gea who turns the ball behind for a corner!
10' Manuel Trigueros of Villarreal passes the ball to a team mate.
9' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
9' Villarreal plays a short goal kick.
8' A chance presents itself to Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United but his header goes wide
8' Alex Telles from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
8' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
7' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
7' Arnaut Danjuma releases a shot, it's parried by David De Gea but he can't hold onto it...
7' Arnaut Danjuma from Villarreal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
7' Could be a good chance here as Daniel Parejo from Villarreal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
6' Safe hands from Geronimo Rulli as he comes out and claims the ball
6' Jadon Sancho from Manchester United sends a deflected cross into the box.
5' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Manchester United: 67%, Villarreal: 33%.
4' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
3' Paul Pogba from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Daniel Parejo
3' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Villarreal plays a short goal kick.
3' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United sends an effort wide of target
3' Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
3' Daniel Parejo could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
2' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
1' Manuel Trigueros relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Alex Telles puts in a cross...
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