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Manchester United 1 Celta Vigo 1 (2-1 agg): Marouane Fellaini fires Red Devils into Europa League final… but Eric Bailly’s moment of madness sees him miss showdown

Jose Mourinho's side had to hold on for a nervy five minutes after Facundo Roncaglia netted late on

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MAROUANE FELLAINI fired Manchester United into the Europa League final.

United went into the semi-final second leg against Celta Vigo one-goal up thanks to Marcus Rashford's strike in Spain.

Marouane Fellaini was the sole scorer on the night against Celta Vigo to fire Manchester United into the Europa League final
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Marouane Fellaini was the sole scorer on the night against Celta Vigo to fire Manchester United into the Europa League finalCredit: EPA

And the scorer turned provider at Old Trafford 16 minutes in when he whipped in a delightful cross from deep for the big Belgian to power in with his head.

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But Celta's Facundo Roncaglia hauled his team back into the tie with an 85th minute header.

Marouane Fellaini heads home in the 16th minute to wrap up Manchester United's trip to the final
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Marouane Fellaini heads home in the 16th minute to wrap up Manchester United's trip to the finalCredit: Reuters
Celta Vigo keeper Sergio Alvarez gets a hand to Marouane Fellaini's header but cannot keep it out
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Celta Vigo keeper Sergio Alvarez gets a hand to Marouane Fellaini's header but cannot keep it outCredit: Reuters
Marouane Fellaini roars with joy after scoring against Celta Vigo
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Marouane Fellaini roars with joy after scoring against Celta VigoCredit: Getty Images

United managed to hold on but were devastated to lose Eric Bailly to a straight red card with just moments to go - meaning he now misses the final.

The centre-back completely lost his cool and lashed out grabbing Celta's John Guidetti by the neck.

Bailly's over-the-top reaction saw visitors' scorer Roncaglia retaliate and also earn himself a sending off.

It was fitting that the last kick of the game should fall to Guidetti - a former Man City player - only for the Swede to completely miss what should have been the goal that brought on extra time.

Eric Bailly grabs Celta Vigo player John Guidetti by the neck in a heated brawl
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Eric Bailly grabs Celta Vigo player John Guidetti by the neck in a heated brawlCredit: BT Sport
Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia also gets involved in the brawl
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Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia also gets involved in the brawlCredit: BT Sport
Celta Vigo's John Guidetti goes down after Eric Bailly makes contact with him
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Celta Vigo's John Guidetti goes down after Eric Bailly makes contact with himCredit: BT Sport
Facundo Roncaglia retaliates after Eric Bailly's moment of madness
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Facundo Roncaglia retaliates after Eric Bailly's moment of madnessCredit: BT Sport
The referee sends off both Eric Bailly and Facundo Roncaglia for violent conduct
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The referee sends off both Eric Bailly and Facundo Roncaglia for violent conductCredit: Reuters
Both players were still hot in the head as they left the Old Trafford pitch
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Both players were still hot in the head as they left the Old Trafford pitchCredit: BT Sport

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Facts, Stats, Goals and Lols

  • It might have been the Europa League but there was a real big match atmosphere at Old Trafford with a final beckoning.
  • It will be United’s first European Final since they contested the Champions League against Barcelona at Wembley in 2011, a match they lost 3-1.
  • It has certainly been a long road to the final in Stockholm with 14 games and trips to seven different countries.
    Wayne Rooney was an unused substitute despite demanding more playing time yesterday
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    Wayne Rooney was an unused substitute despite demanding more playing time yesterdayCredit: Reuters
    Jose Mourinho has a chance to add the Europa League trophy to his EFL Cup in his debut Manchester United season
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    Jose Mourinho has a chance to add the Europa League trophy to his EFL Cup in his debut Manchester United seasonCredit: PA:Press Association
    Manchester United are through to the Europa League final in Stockholm
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    Manchester United are through to the Europa League final in StockholmCredit: Getty Images
    Sir Alex Ferguson was in the Old Trafford stands to watch Manchester United progress to the Europa League final
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    Sir Alex Ferguson was in the Old Trafford stands to watch Manchester United progress to the Europa League finalCredit: Reuters
  • Sergio Romero has featured in all bar two of those ties and is proving to be some number two goalkeeper. In 16 appearances this season he has chalked up 10 clean sheets.
  • Marouane Fellaini has his detractors but has been tremendous in both legs of this semi-final.
  • The big Belgian's headed first half goal was his 15th for the club and last night was his 131st appearance.
    John Guidetti celebrates after Facundo Roncaglia equalises for Celta Vigo
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    John Guidetti celebrates after Facundo Roncaglia equalises for Celta VigoCredit: Reuters
    Former Manchester City player John Guidetti had a golden chance to equalise for Celta Vigo at the end of the game
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    Former Manchester City player John Guidetti had a golden chance to equalise for Celta Vigo at the end of the game
    Celta Vigo's John Guidetti fluffed his lines in front of goal at the very end of the match
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    Celta Vigo's John Guidetti fluffed his lines in front of goal at the very end of the matchCredit: BT Sport
    Celta Vigo's Iago Aspas could not hold back the tears at full-time
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    Celta Vigo's Iago Aspas could not hold back the tears at full-timeCredit: Getty Images
    Iago Aspas applauds the travelling supporters as Celta Vigo are knocked out of the Europa League
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    Iago Aspas applauds the travelling supporters as Celta Vigo are knocked out of the Europa LeagueCredit: EPA
    Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho consoles Iago Aspas at full-time
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    Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho consoles Iago Aspas at full-timeCredit: EPA
  • The Celta fans in their sky blue tops certainly brought colour to Old Trafford having enjoyed a trouble free afternoon in sunny Manchester.
  • This was always going to be a tough ask for Celta Vigo after losing the first leg 1-0 but they did miss two great first half chances, and shook United towards the end after finding an equaliser.
  • United had a cracking front cover of their programme entitled ‘The Final Piece’ with a jigsaw showing all the trophies they have won with the Uefa Cup piece half way into it’s position.
  • While the league season has been a disappointment if United can finish the season with the Community Shield, EFL Cup and Europa League it certainly has to be seen as a success.

Manchester United's next fixtures

Tottenham (A) - Sun, May 14 - PL

Southampton (A) - Wed, May 17 - PL

Crystal Palace (H) - Sun, May 21 - PL

Ajax - Wed, May 24 - EL

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Dream Team ratings

Manchester United: Romero 7, Valencia 6, Bailly 5, Blind 6, Darmian 6, Fellaini 7, Herrera 7, Pogba 7, Lingard 6 (Rooney 5), Rashford 7 (Smalling 6), Mkhitaryan 7 (Carrick 6)

Subs not used: De Gea, Jones, Mata, Martial

Bookings: Blind, Herrera

Sent off: Bailly

Celta Vigo: Alvarez 6, Mallo 6, Cabral 6, Roncaglia 6, Castro Otto 6, Radoja 6 (Bongonda 6), Hernandez 7, Iago Aspas 7, Wass 6 (Sanchez Ruiz 6), Sisto 6 (Beauvue 6), Guidetti 6

Subs not used: Fontas Prat, Diaz,Gomez, Villar

Bookings: Cabral, Iago Aspas

Sent off: Roncaglia

What they said

Jose Mourinho on facing Ajax next: ";It will be difficult, they finish the league this weekend.

"From this weekend they'll have 12 days to prepare, but we have three matches and not many players."

He added: "I'm more than happy if we win the Europa League. It was so hard for me this season that if we manage to do that its amazing."

Ander Herrera: "[We want to win it for] Marcos Rojo. He has a big injury, same as Zlatan. We will fight for both.

"Also, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, [Chris] Smalling and [Phil] Jones, they have injuries, we are a team."

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