Manchester United are only two matches shy of becoming the Europa League champions for the first time in their history. But before that, they need to get past the challenge of Celta Vigo in the second leg of the semifinal at the Old Trafford. The Red Devils are unbeaten in the last six Europa League home games and would be aiming for a sixth when they welcome the Spanish side today.
In the first leg, United created a number of chances but became growingly frustrated having failed to convert those chances. Marcus Rashford came to the rescue as his sublime free-kick earned them a vital away goal which could be their ticket to Cardiff.
United saw their 25-game unbeaten run in the Premier League get jeopardised at the hands of Arsenal which had again dashed their hopes of clinching a place in the top four. Winning the Europa League seems to be the best way to participate in the next year’s Champions League and if you look at the strength of the other teams it is realistically possible.
Team News And Predicted Lineups
Manchester United
Keeping in mind of this crucial semifinal, Mourinho didn’t include a host of first team players in the team against Arsenal and they are expected to be back in the fold. Paul Pogba, Antonio Valencia, Marcus Rashford are all set to start from the first minute. Sergio Romero also will be back in the goal as he has been United’s keeper in Europe in this season.
Romero; Valencia, Bailly, Blind, Darmian; Fellaini, Herrera; Pogba, Lingard, Mkhitaryan; Rashford
Celta Vigo
Eduardo Berizzo has no new injury concern apart from Giuseppe Rossi. He will have a full fit squad to pick from.
Alvarez, Mallo, Cabral, Roncaglia, Castro Otto, Radoja, Hernandez, Wass, Sisto, Aspas, Guidetti
Key Players
Manchester United
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
The Armenian might not be at his best in the English top tier but he has been in scintillating form in the Europa League this season. Particularly riding on his goals, the Red Devils have been able to come this far. The onus will be once again on the playmaker as United will be looking towards their first Europa League title.
Celta Vigo
Iago Aspas
The ex-Liverpool player has been the main threat for Celta Vigo in this season. He was pretty off in the first leg but a player of his calibre can not be undermined.
