United discover semi-final opponents

Manchester United have been paired with Celta Vigo in the Europa League semi-finals following the draw ceremony in Nyon, Switzerland.

Jose Mourinho's men are currently England's sole representatives in European competition and are bidding to lift the trophy for the first time in the club's illustrious history.

The Reds' reward for beating Anderlecht in extra-time at Old Trafford, 3-2 on aggregate, is a clash against the team from La Liga, who saw off Genk in the previous round and have been prioritising this competition of late. 

The ties will be played on Thursday 4 and 11 May, with the first leg at the Balaidos Stadium and the second game at Old Trafford, and a 20:05 BST kick-off on both occasions. The clubs have no previous meetings.

Celta are coached by Eduardo Berizzo and currently lie in 10th place in Spain's top flight. Former Red Giuseppe Rossi is on loan with the club but is out due to injury, while ex-Manchester City man John Guidetti, Liverpool old boy Iago Aspas and Pione Sisto, who scored in both legs for Midtjylland in last year's ties with United, could all feature.  

The other semi-final pits Ajax against Lyon and the prize for the victors of both ties is a place in the final at the Friends Arena in Stockholm on 24 May.

TICKET INFORMATION
The club will confirm further details about tickets in due course, with any relevant sales arrangements to be communicated online. Please check ManUtd.com's Tickets & Hospitality pages for details.

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