Joy for Villarreal in Champions League

Villarreal joined Manchester United’s conquerors Benfica in the last 16 of the Champions League after beating Lille tonight.

Joy for Villarreal in Champions League
Wed, 07 Dec, 2005 - 22:48

Villarreal joined Manchester United’s conquerors Benfica in the last 16 of the Champions League after beating Lille tonight.

Lille go into the UEFA Cup after their hopes of advancing in the premier competition were dashed by a 72nd-minute goal from Villarreal’s Antonio Guayre, which ensured the Spaniards finished top.

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