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Villarreal keeper Geronimo Rulli reveals his decisive penalty in tense shootout for the Europa League against Manchester United was the FIRST spot kick he's ever taken

Villarreal keeper Geronimo Rulli has revealed his Europa League-winning penalty was the first spot kick he's ever taken.

The Argentine shotstopper netted the decisive goal in a dramatic penalty shootout against Manchester United to earn the LaLiga side an 11-10 victory.

Every player had scored in the shootout when Rulli stepped up, and he tucked his away to give Villarreal the edge before saving David de Gea's effort to break United hearts.

Villarreal keeper Geronimo Rulli scored the decisive penalty in shootout against Man United
Rulli became a hero in the shootout as he inspired Villarreal to win the Europa League

'It's the first penalty I've ever scored in my life,' he revealed after Villarreal's Europa League triumph.