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Villarreal relieved after being given more preparation for Europa League final against Man United as LaLiga makes U-turn on game with Real Madrid.. after TV companies had initially prioritised Eurovision!

Manchester United's Europa League final opponents Villarreal enjoyed a victory on Monday after organisers LaLiga gave in to their request to move their final game of the season against Real Madrid, after initially turning it down due to the Eurovision Song Contest.

Villarreal were up in arms late on Sunday after their final league game was pencilled in to take place the following Sunday, meaning they would have had barely three days to prepare for their first ever European final on May 26.

Villareal's game with Real Madrid is crucial in the Spanish title race and must be held at the same time as leaders' Atletico Madrid's game at Real Valladolid.