Previews
JUE 04.05.2017
RC Celta are chomping at the bit ahead of their first-ever Europa League semi-final and, having made it this far, they are determined not to fall at the penultimate hurdle. Indeed, Eduardo Berizzo's men enter the tie with only one thing on their minds: keeping the dream of tasting glory alive by advancing to the final. They will seek to take the first step in that direction by triumphing in Vigo, in front of their fans, so that they head to Old Trafford for the return leg in the strongest possible position. However, mighty Manchester United, who are bidding to win the only European trophy to have eluded them in their illustrious history, are bound to make it tough.
Passion and fine football promise to be in plentiful supply in this blockbuster bout between Los Celestes and the Red Devils. The Spanish side go into the game undefeated in their last five Europa League matches, having won four and drawn one of those fixtures. Jose Mourinho's United, for their part, haven't lost in their last eight continental encounters (W6 D2) and are also riding a long unbeaten streak in league action.
Celta's Iago Aspas is set to once again spearhead the charge for his boyhood club and will be intent on showing Premier League followers what he is really made of after his disappointing stint at Liverpool. The Spain international already has five goals under his belt in the competition this term and it is to him that the Galicians will be looking for inspiration. Meanwhile, Mourinho has confirmed that the visitors' main man in midfield, Paul Pogba, will be back to face the Galicians.
Fasten your seat belts, because all signs point to it being another barnstormer at Balaidos.
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