• Thibaut Courtois 6 - The Belgian was largely a spectator in the second half as Madrid pinned Villarreal back in their half. Reuters
    Thibaut Courtois 6 - The Belgian was largely a spectator in the second half as Madrid pinned Villarreal back in their half. Reuters
  • Alvaro Odriozola 6 - The 25-year-old was closest to Pino’s opener but there was not much he could have done against a delicate touch that opened up space for the shot. Runs up the right helped stretch the play but the full-back didn’t threaten with his delivery. Reuters
    Alvaro Odriozola 6 - The 25-year-old was closest to Pino’s opener but there was not much he could have done against a delicate touch that opened up space for the shot. Runs up the right helped stretch the play but the full-back didn’t threaten with his delivery. Reuters
  • Eder Militao 5 - A poor clearance gave Villarreal a second bite and the Yellow Submarine made no mistake with Pino capitalising. A costly mistake on the final day of the season despite Madrid eventually coming back to claim all three points. EPA
    Eder Militao 5 - A poor clearance gave Villarreal a second bite and the Yellow Submarine made no mistake with Pino capitalising. A costly mistake on the final day of the season despite Madrid eventually coming back to claim all three points. EPA
  • Raphael Varane 5 - Zinedine Zidane’s side were lucky not to be three down at half-time and Varane, as the more experienced defender, has to do more to organise the defence. Carlos Bacca was given too much space in the box but couldn’t take advantage of careless Madrid marking. AFP
    Raphael Varane 5 - Zinedine Zidane’s side were lucky not to be three down at half-time and Varane, as the more experienced defender, has to do more to organise the defence. Carlos Bacca was given too much space in the box but couldn’t take advantage of careless Madrid marking. AFP
  • Miguel Gutierrez 7 - An alert performance saw the 19-year-old full-back deal well with attacks down Madrid’s left flank. The youngest player on the Madrid backline looked the most experienced defender on the day. AFP
    Miguel Gutierrez 7 - An alert performance saw the 19-year-old full-back deal well with attacks down Madrid’s left flank. The youngest player on the Madrid backline looked the most experienced defender on the day. AFP
  • Federico Valverde 6 - Kept things ticking in the middle of the park but quiet overall from the highly-rated Uruguayan. AFP
    Federico Valverde 6 - Kept things ticking in the middle of the park but quiet overall from the highly-rated Uruguayan. AFP
  • Casemiro 7 - Defensively astute as usual and could have scored in the first half when heading into the hands of Geronimo Rulli. A precise pass in the second looked to have found Benzema’s head for the equaliser until VAR ruled out a very tight call. AFP
    Casemiro 7 - Defensively astute as usual and could have scored in the first half when heading into the hands of Geronimo Rulli. A precise pass in the second looked to have found Benzema’s head for the equaliser until VAR ruled out a very tight call. AFP
  • Luka Modric 8 - Direct runs at defenders and progressive moves saw the Croatian at the heart of all of Real Madrid’s best attacks and a goal capped off a strong performance in the middle of the park. EPA
    Luka Modric 8 - Direct runs at defenders and progressive moves saw the Croatian at the heart of all of Real Madrid’s best attacks and a goal capped off a strong performance in the middle of the park. EPA
  • Marco Asensio 5 - His game could only get better after a non-existent first-half but Zidane didn’t allow the winger to make up for it, replacing him in the 56th minute with Rodrygo. AFP
    Marco Asensio 5 - His game could only get better after a non-existent first-half but Zidane didn’t allow the winger to make up for it, replacing him in the 56th minute with Rodrygo. AFP
  • Karim Benzema 8 - Looked to have levelled the scoring after a quiet first half and could have been ruled to be offside by a single millimeter. The Madrid veteran did his best to get the title over the line with an expert finish and assist for Luka Modric late-on but it wasn’t enough. AFP
    Karim Benzema 8 - Looked to have levelled the scoring after a quiet first half and could have been ruled to be offside by a single millimeter. The Madrid veteran did his best to get the title over the line with an expert finish and assist for Luka Modric late-on but it wasn’t enough. AFP
  • Vinicius Junior 6 - Couldn’t get going before being replaced for Rodrygo in the 56th minute. Ineffective. EPA
    Vinicius Junior 6 - Couldn’t get going before being replaced for Rodrygo in the 56th minute. Ineffective. EPA
  • SUB: Rodrygo (Vinicius Jr, 56) 8 - Madrid looked much more threatening as the Brazilian provided an instant spark. A strong press almost led to a goal after forcing Geronimo Rulli to scuff the ball away into the path of Benzema before Rodrygo found the Frenchman in the box with a pass for the leveller. AFP
    SUB: Rodrygo (Vinicius Jr, 56) 8 - Madrid looked much more threatening as the Brazilian provided an instant spark. A strong press almost led to a goal after forcing Geronimo Rulli to scuff the ball away into the path of Benzema before Rodrygo found the Frenchman in the box with a pass for the leveller. AFP
  • SUB: Isco (Marco Asensio, 56) 6 - Provided some good delivery from set pieces and linked play but the attacker never looked a threat. EPA
    SUB: Isco (Marco Asensio, 56) 6 - Provided some good delivery from set pieces and linked play but the attacker never looked a threat. EPA
  • SUB: Marcelo (Odriozola, 68) 6 - A more attacking option helped Madrid advance up the left flank with a change to 3-5-2 but the Brazilian couldn’t crack the code against Unai Emery’s stubborn yellow wall. EPA
    SUB: Marcelo (Odriozola, 68) 6 - A more attacking option helped Madrid advance up the left flank with a change to 3-5-2 but the Brazilian couldn’t crack the code against Unai Emery’s stubborn yellow wall. EPA
  • SUB: Mariano Diaz (Casemiro, 68) 6 - Worked hard when introduced but couldn’t get the better of Pau Torres and Raul Albiol. Could have released the ball earlier on the break in the 91st minute but couldn’t make use of the space. AFP
    SUB: Mariano Diaz (Casemiro, 68) 6 - Worked hard when introduced but couldn’t get the better of Pau Torres and Raul Albiol. Could have released the ball earlier on the break in the 91st minute but couldn’t make use of the space. AFP
  • SUB: Nacho (Miguel Gutierrez, 68) 6 - Some could question Nacho’s introduction with Madrid needing two goals but he added presence from set pieces. Couldn’t make an impact on the game with the final stage of the game played in Villarreal’s attacking third. Reuters
    SUB: Nacho (Miguel Gutierrez, 68) 6 - Some could question Nacho’s introduction with Madrid needing two goals but he added presence from set pieces. Couldn’t make an impact on the game with the final stage of the game played in Villarreal’s attacking third. Reuters
  • VILLARREAL RATINGS: Geronimo Rulli 6. The 29-year-old Argentine was beaten by a Benzema header – but the Frenchman was offside. Then made an error where he was closed down and the ball went to Benzema who shot wide. Finally beaten by Benzema after 87 minutes and then by Modric at the death. AFP
    VILLARREAL RATINGS: Geronimo Rulli 6. The 29-year-old Argentine was beaten by a Benzema header – but the Frenchman was offside. Then made an error where he was closed down and the ball went to Benzema who shot wide. Finally beaten by Benzema after 87 minutes and then by Modric at the death. AFP
  • Mario Gaspar 6. Villarreal’s 30-year-old captain and right-back. Won his aerial battles. Dependable as ever. EPA
    Mario Gaspar 6. Villarreal’s 30-year-old captain and right-back. Won his aerial battles. Dependable as ever. EPA
  • Raul Albiol 7. Hugely experienced 35-year-old did well in his 51st club game of the season against his former club. He’ll be playing European football next season – and it could be Champions League if Villarreal beat Manchester United on Wednesday. EPA
    Raul Albiol 7. Hugely experienced 35-year-old did well in his 51st club game of the season against his former club. He’ll be playing European football next season – and it could be Champions League if Villarreal beat Manchester United on Wednesday. EPA
  • Pau Torres 7. The local hero. Played accurate balls forward towards Moreno and finished an excellent league season in the centre of defence. He has many suitors for his €65 million buyout clause, including United, who he’ll play against on Wednesday. Stepped out to rule Benzema offside for what he thought was a goal, but then deflected Modric’s winner past his own goalkeeper. AFP
    Pau Torres 7. The local hero. Played accurate balls forward towards Moreno and finished an excellent league season in the centre of defence. He has many suitors for his €65 million buyout clause, including United, who he’ll play against on Wednesday. Stepped out to rule Benzema offside for what he thought was a goal, but then deflected Modric’s winner past his own goalkeeper. AFP
  • Alfonso Pedraza 6. Left-back who spun forward and crossed effectively against a lacklustre Madrid. AFP
    Alfonso Pedraza 6. Left-back who spun forward and crossed effectively against a lacklustre Madrid. AFP
  • Yeremi Pino 7. A product of Villarreal’s excellent youth system The 18-year-old right-sided midfielder stabbed his team ahead after controlling a lovely ball from Moreno. Moved up front to play alongside Moreno when Bacca went off. EPA
    Yeremi Pino 7. A product of Villarreal’s excellent youth system The 18-year-old right-sided midfielder stabbed his team ahead after controlling a lovely ball from Moreno. Moved up front to play alongside Moreno when Bacca went off. EPA
  • Etienne Capoue 6. Took advantage of a mistake by Casemiro and ran forward with the ball before shooting over after 28 minutes. The Frenchman, who played for Spurs and was so impressive for Watford at Old Trafford before his move to Villarreal at the start of this season, was taken off after 66 minutes. Reuters
    Etienne Capoue 6. Took advantage of a mistake by Casemiro and ran forward with the ball before shooting over after 28 minutes. The Frenchman, who played for Spurs and was so impressive for Watford at Old Trafford before his move to Villarreal at the start of this season, was taken off after 66 minutes. Reuters
  • Daniel Parejo 8. Central midfielder playing his 52nd game of the season. He takes the free-kicks and has enjoyed a very good season. Too casual on occasion but almost everything Villarreal did went through him. AFP
    Daniel Parejo 8. Central midfielder playing his 52nd game of the season. He takes the free-kicks and has enjoyed a very good season. Too casual on occasion but almost everything Villarreal did went through him. AFP
  • Manuel Trigueros 7. In his 10th season in the first team at the only club he’s ever played professional football at. His 53rd club game of the season – no Villarreal player has played more. Beaten for pace by Odriozola on the left but was lurking to meet a Pedraza cross after 31 minutes as Madrid had a stumbling start. AFP
    Manuel Trigueros 7. In his 10th season in the first team at the only club he’s ever played professional football at. His 53rd club game of the season – no Villarreal player has played more. Beaten for pace by Odriozola on the left but was lurking to meet a Pedraza cross after 31 minutes as Madrid had a stumbling start. AFP
  • Gerard Moreno 7. Twenty-three league goals makes him the top-scoring Spaniard in La Liga and assisted in six more – including Villarreal’s first. Madrid didn’t pick him up when he dropped off to receive the ball. Kept changing position. At half time, the 29-year-old had been on the ball twice as many times as Karim Benzema. Didn’t score but played well. AFP
    Gerard Moreno 7. Twenty-three league goals makes him the top-scoring Spaniard in La Liga and assisted in six more – including Villarreal’s first. Madrid didn’t pick him up when he dropped off to receive the ball. Kept changing position. At half time, the 29-year-old had been on the ball twice as many times as Karim Benzema. Didn’t score but played well. AFP
  • Carlos Bacca 6. A hat-trick last week for the Colombian when Villarreal beat Sevilla 4-0, but clumsy touches in the first half failed to increase his side’s lead as he failed to steer a cross past Courtois. EPA
    Carlos Bacca 6. A hat-trick last week for the Colombian when Villarreal beat Sevilla 4-0, but clumsy touches in the first half failed to increase his side’s lead as he failed to steer a cross past Courtois. EPA
  • SUB: Ruben Pena 6. The right-back came on for Capoue after 66 and played central midfield. EPA
    SUB: Ruben Pena 6. The right-back came on for Capoue after 66 and played central midfield. EPA
  • SUB: Francis Coquelin 6 .The former Arsenal defensive midfielder came on for Bacca after 66. Like Parejo, his move from Valencia before this season was controversial but the 33-year-old played 31 games to justify it. Reuters
    SUB: Francis Coquelin 6 .The former Arsenal defensive midfielder came on for Bacca after 66. Like Parejo, his move from Valencia before this season was controversial but the 33-year-old played 31 games to justify it. Reuters
  • SUB: Dani Raba - On for Pino after 81. Infrequently used right winger. AFP
    SUB: Dani Raba - On for Pino after 81. Infrequently used right winger. AFP
  • SUB: Paco Alcacer. On for Moreno after 81. Well respected fox-in-the-box who hasn’t been starting in recent weeks. Villarreal’s second top scorer this term with 12 in 37 games in all competitions. AFP
    SUB: Paco Alcacer. On for Moreno after 81. Well respected fox-in-the-box who hasn’t been starting in recent weeks. Villarreal’s second top scorer this term with 12 in 37 games in all competitions. AFP
  • SUB: Gomez - On for Trigueros after 86 as Unai Emery, perhaps with Wednesday in mind, used five subs. EPA
    SUB: Gomez - On for Trigueros after 86 as Unai Emery, perhaps with Wednesday in mind, used five subs. EPA

Real Madrid v Villarreal player ratings: Karim Benzema 8, Raphael Varane 5; Dani Parejo 8, Carlos Bacca 6


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Real Madrid ended the season second in La Liga despite a late 2-1 win over Villarreal at home on Saturday.

Real's victory was not enough to win the league as Atletico Madrid beat Valladolid 2-1 to claim their first title since 2014. Real finished the campaign on 84 points, two behind the champions.

Zinedine Zidane's side were uncharacteristically nervy from the off and were made to pay after 20 minutes as Pino latched onto Gerard Moreno's through ball before calmly finishing.

Luka Modric and Casemiro missed good chances for the hosts as the first half drew to a close.

Ten minutes after the restart Karim Benzema thought he had equalised, but his header was ruled out for offisde following a lengthy VAR review.

The Frenchman finally scored three minutes from time with a neat finish before teeing up Luka Modric for an injury time winner to turn the game on its head.

Villarreal end the season seventh, giving them a place in next year's inaugural Europa Conference League.

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Uefa Champions League semi-final, second leg result:

Ajax 2-3 Tottenham

Tottenham advance on away goals rule after tie ends 3-3 on aggregate

Final: June 1, Madrid

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This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.

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RB Leipzig 5 (Werner 11', 48', 75', Poulsen 23', Sabitzer 36')

Man of the Match: Timo Werner (RB Leipzig)

Ireland (15-1):

Ireland (15-1): Rob Kearney; Keith Earls, Chris Farrell, Bundee Aki, Jacob Stockdale; Jonathan Sexton, Conor Murray; Jack Conan, Sean O'Brien, Peter O'Mahony; James Ryan, Quinn Roux; Tadhg Furlong, Rory Best (capt), Cian Healy

Replacements: Sean Cronin, Dave Kilcoyne, Andrew Porter, Ultan Dillane, Josh van der Flier, John Cooney, Joey Carbery, Jordan Larmour

Coach: Joe Schmidt (NZL)

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UAE squad Rohan Mustafa (captain), Chirag Suri, Shaiman Anwar, Rameez Shahzad, Mohammed Usman, Adnan Mufti, Saqlain Haider, Ahmed Raza, Mohammed Naveed, Imran Haider, Qadeer Ahmed, Mohammed Boota, Amir Hayat, Ashfaq Ahmed

Fixtures Nov 29-Dec 2

UAE v Afghanistan, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Hong Kong v Papua New Guinea, Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Ireland v Scotland, Dubai International Stadium

Namibia v Netherlands, ICC Academy, Dubai

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In the village of Mevagissey in southwest England the housing stock has doubled in the last century while the number of residents is half the historic high. The village's Neighbourhood Development Plan states that 26% of homes are holiday retreats. Prices are high, averaging around £300,000, £50,000 more than the Cornish average of £250,000. The local average wage is £15,458. 

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Director: Hasan Hadi

Starring: Baneen Ahmad Nayyef, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Sajad Mohamad Qasem 

Rating: 4/5

PROFILE OF HALAN

Started: November 2017

Founders: Mounir Nakhla, Ahmed Mohsen and Mohamed Aboulnaga

Based: Cairo, Egypt

Sector: transport and logistics

Size: 150 employees

Investment: approximately $8 million

Investors include: Singapore’s Battery Road Digital Holdings, Egypt’s Algebra Ventures, Uber co-founder and former CTO Oscar Salazar

Profile of Foodics

Founders: Ahmad AlZaini and Mosab AlOthmani

Based: Riyadh

Sector: Software

Employees: 150

Amount raised: $8m through seed and Series A - Series B raise ongoing

Funders: Raed Advanced Investment Co, Al-Riyadh Al Walid Investment Co, 500 Falcons, SWM Investment, AlShoaibah SPV, Faith Capital, Technology Investments Co, Savour Holding, Future Resources, Derayah Custody Co.

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There are numerous success stories of teen businesses that were created in college dorm rooms and other modest circumstances. Below are some of the most recognisable names in the industry:

  1. Facebook: Mark Zuckerberg and his friends started Facebook when he was a 19-year-old Harvard undergraduate. 
  2. Dell: When Michael Dell was an undergraduate student at Texas University in 1984, he started upgrading computers for profit. He starting working full-time on his business when he was 19. Eventually, his company became the Dell Computer Corporation and then Dell Inc. 
  3. Subway: Fred DeLuca opened the first Subway restaurant when he was 17. In 1965, Mr DeLuca needed extra money for college, so he decided to open his own business. Peter Buck, a family friend, lent him $1,000 and together, they opened Pete’s Super Submarines. A few years later, the company was rebranded and called Subway. 
  4. Mashable: In 2005, Pete Cashmore created Mashable in Scotland when he was a teenager. The site was then a technology blog. Over the next few decades, Mr Cashmore has turned Mashable into a global media company.
  5. Oculus VR: Palmer Luckey founded Oculus VR in June 2012, when he was 19. In August that year, Oculus launched its Kickstarter campaign and raised more than $1 million in three days. Facebook bought Oculus for $2 billion two years later.
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