UEFA abolish away goals rule for club competitions

The away goals rule will be scrapped from all UEFA club competitions from the start of the 2021-22 season, the governing body has confirmed. The rule has been part of UEFA competitions since it was introduced in 1965 and was applied to determine the winner of a two-legged knockout tie in cases where the two teams had scored the same number of goals on aggregate over the two matches.

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Villarreal defeat Manchester United 11-10 on penalties to win Europa League

Villarreal goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli scored the decisive spot-kick and saved his counterpart David de Gea’s attempt in an epic shootout as they claimed their first European title by beating Manchester United 11-10 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the Europa League final.

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Roma restore pride as United march into Europa League final

Roma restored some pride with a 3-2 win over Manchester United in the Eternal City tonight but the Red Devils march on to the Europa League final 8-2 on aggregate. Edinson Cavani once again grabbed a brace against I Giallorossi.

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Villarreal shutout Arsenal to reach Europa League final

Arsenal were unable to find the goal they needed at the Emirates tonight as Villarreal progressed to their maiden European final. The Gunners were denied by the woodwork and Gerónimo Rulli on several occasions.

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Man United hit Roma for six to seize control of semi-final

Manchester United have taken firm control of their Europa League semi-final with a 6-2 first-leg victory over Roma at Old Trafford. Roma were ahead at the break but an Edinson Cavani brace turned the game on its head.

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