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EUROPA: Man United handed Celta Vigo draw; Lyon to face Ajax

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EUROPA: Man United handed Celta Vigo draw; Lyon to face Ajax

English Premier League giants, Manchester United, have been drawn against La Liga side, Celta Vigo, in the semi-final of the Europa League.

Also in the draw which took place at the UEFA headquarters on Friday, French side Olympique Lyon were paired with Dutch fighters, Ajax for the other last-four tie.

The Jose Mourinho’s side edged past Anderlecht in Thursday’s quarter final after Marcus Rashford scored in extra time to secure a 3-2 aggregate victory for the Red Devils.

The Europa League now looks to offer Jose Mourinho and his side their best opportunity of qualifying for next season’s Champions League, depending on their ability to defeat the Spanish side in order to make the final in Stockholm.

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Celta are currently in 10th in La Liga but have enjoyed an impressive run to the last four of this competition and edge out Genk 4-3 on aggregate in their quarter-final tie.

United will travel to Spain for the first leg before hosting their opponents in the return match at Old Trafford.

Lyon beat Besiktas in an epic quarter-final on Thursday to arrive at this stage, and will face Ajax, who stunned Schalke04 after advancing 4-3 on aggregate.

The first legs will be played on 4 May with the second leg on 11 May, and the final in Stockholm, Sweden on 24 May.

Europa League semi-final draw:

Celta Vigo vs Manchester United
Ajax vs Olympique Lyon

 

 

 

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