<p>Long after the match ended, Villarreal fans stayed on their feet cheering at the La Cer&aacute;mica Stadium.</p>
<p>There was more pride than sadness for the modest Spanish club after it came up just short of pulling off yet another upset against a European powerhouse in the Champions League.</p>
<p>&ldquo;We were close to excellence,&rdquo; Villarreal coach Unai Emery said.</p>
<p>&ldquo;We know that the fans have enjoyed it. It&rsquo;s a good project that allows us to experience moments like these. We needed something extra. We ran out of strength.&rdquo;</p>
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There was more pride than sadness for the modest Spanish club after it came up just short of pulling off yet another upset against a European powerhouse in the Champions League

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