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Villarreal midfielder Coquelin on Europa League triumph: Massive for the club

Villarreal midfielder Francis Coquelin admits the players are floating after victory in the Europa League final.

Villarreal defeated Manchester United on penalties after the scores had finished 1-1.

Coquelin said, "It feels really good. It's been a tough competition, we knew it was going to be very tough against a very good side like Manchester United. It's something special to get to the Champions League, and it's the first trophy for the club, so it's a great feeling.

"When you go down to the end, the winner takes it all; Manchester United put us under a lot of pressure and we had to dig in to get the result. The penalty shoot-out is always a lottery, and we're really pleased to have won it. We'll try to celebrate because it's something massive for the club and for all of us."

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