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Manchester United face Spanish opposition in Europa League

Manchester United will face Celta Vigo in the Europa League semi-finals. Jose Mourinho's side wil...
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12.27 21 Apr 2017


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Manchester United face Spanish opposition in Europa League

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12.27 21 Apr 2017


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Manchester United will face Celta Vigo in the Europa League semi-finals.

Jose Mourinho's side will meet the La Liga side for the first time in European football. On Thursday night, United defeated Anderlecht after extra-time, while Celta Vigo drew with Genk to advance to the last-four.

The Europa League is the only major European title, Manchester United have never won. The club have previously won three European Cups/Champions Leagues and were Cup Winner's Cup champions in 1991.

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Celta Vigo have also never won the competition, but reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup on three occasions. They have never won a major European title.

Ajax and Lyon will meet the the other semi-final. The two sides needed extra-time to reach the final four. Ajax lost 3-2 to Schalke to advance 4-3 on aggregate. In Istanbul. Lyon needed penalties to overcome Besiktas.

The semi-finals take place on May 4th and 11th. The Friends Arena, just outside Stockholm, Sweden will host the Final on May 24th.


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