Manchester United player ratings: Fernandes nowhere near his best, while De Gea cracks in spotlight
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes. Picture: Rafal Oleksiewicz/PA
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SUBSCRIBEDavid de Gea: He got the nod over Dean Henderson, but his experience did not help when he was left stranded as Moreno scored after 30 minutes. Had little else to do until penalties as that was the ONLY shot Villarreal had on target in normal time. Couldn't get to any of the 11 penalties before seeing his own saved. 5
Aaron Wan Bissaka: Looked at home in his first European final and showed why many thought he was unfortunate not to make England’s Euro 2020 provisional squad. Solid at the back and good going forward, was one of United’s better players. 7
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