Manchester United (4-2-3-1)
David de Gea Beaten by an awkward bounce on goal but had little to do until the until the final, decisive penalty kick. 6
Aaron Wan-Bissaka Strong and sharp in the tackle as always, but more was required creatively in the final third. 6
Eric Bailly Effective one moment, a worry the next. Cleverly blocked off by Albiol for the Villareal goal. 6
Victor Lindelöf Badly at fault for the goal. Was unaware of Moreno’s movement and held off too easily by the striker. 5
Luke Shaw One of several in red whose influence grew as the final wore on. Lost Moreno at the free-kick. 7
Scott McTominay A driving force. Created openings, including the corner for equaliser, through sheer force of will. 8
Paul Pogba Given the role, and space from deep, to open up Villarreal with his range of passing but they gave him no invitations. 6
Mason Greenwood United’s liveliest forward in the first half. Caused problems with pace and first touch before fading. 6
Bruno Fernandes A frustrated and nullified figure until the equaliser. Improved thereafter to inject some life into United’s display, but not influential enough. 6
Marcus Rashford A difficult night. Given little space, missed a glorious chance and took a knock in extra time. 5
Edinson Cavani Uruguayan’s sixth goal in five Europa League games this season was reward for a tireless shift. 7
Subs Fred for Greenwood, 100 6; James for Pogba, 116 5; Tuanzebe for Bailly, 116 5; Telles for McTominay, 120 5; Mata for Wan-Bissaka, 120 5
Villarreal (4-4-2)
Gerónimo Rulli Commanded his area after a nervous start. Well protected by a deep defence. Erratic distribution but emerged as the hero. 6
Juan Foyth Bloodied and bandaged early on but stifled Rashford. Booked for a dangerous foul on Shaw. 7
Raúl Albiol The 35-year-old captain organised his defence expertly. His experience told on Moreno’s goal too. 7
Pau Torres Aware of danger and assured on the ball. Made important interceptions but not for Cavani’s goal. 7
Alfonso Pedraza Struggled against Greenwood’s pace but stuck close enough to his marker to limit those raids. 6
Yeremi Pino A tireless outlet on the right, and often the only one. Sacrificed his attacking instincts to help Foyth. 6
Étienne Capoue The former Watford man protected his central defence well. Composed on the ball too. Booked. 7
Daniel Parejo Delivered a superb free-kick for the breakthrough and numerous interceptions in midfield. A big influence. 8
Manu Trigueros Skied an early chance with his wrong foot. Neat in possession but offered little in attack. 6
Gerard Moreno Took his one chance smartly to cap a superb season with his 30th goal. Often isolated by defensive tactics until extra time. 7
Carlos Bacca Aside from an audacious rabona cross, the veteran striker had little opportunity to trouble United’s defence. 6
Subs Coquelin for Bacca, 60 6; Alcacer for Pino, 78 6; Moi Gomez for Trigueros, 78 6; Alberto Moreno for Pedraza, 88 6; Gaspar for Foyth, 88 5; Raba for Capoue, 120 5
