Celta Vigo 0:1 Manchester United

SachinJ22 · May 4, 2017

ChaddyP said:
hardly. it's a myth. He is quite smart about his positioning and also knowing well to tackle or intercept. You don't always have to be fast to deal with pace, once you can read the game. I remember every time he came up against a fast winger or a physical striker the Caf was of the opinion that he would struggle because of obvious reasons and yet he never did.

Then I guess you haven't watched the matches where he played against players with pace.

Brightonian · May 4, 2017

ChaddyP said:
Every one keeps saying this yet it never happens . Its like some redcafe myth.

Yep. He's had the odd bad game at CB and FB but I don't remember any examples where he was obviously exposed by pace. He's clever enough to avoid ending up in those situations. It's funny, because the Caf periodically faps itself silly over the prospect of signing Hummels, who gets exposed by pace surprisingly often. Certainly more than Blind ever has.

Hugh Jass · May 4, 2017

This will be a tough tough match.

EyeInTheSky · May 4, 2017

Ixion said:
That rules out Fellaini then.

He only seems to be decent in an attacking role for heading (and his whole game come to think of it).

marukomu · May 4, 2017

Their points and position, they are WBA. A difficult game.

EyeInTheSky · May 4, 2017

Got to say the only thing that worries me is if they are good in possession and can pull us all over the place in certain positions which will leave us unorganised and open.

ChaddyP · May 4, 2017

SachinJ22 said:
Then I guess you haven't watched the matches where he played against players with pace.

I would say the same for you

JJ12 · May 4, 2017

2-0 United. All but kill the tie tonight.

Good time for Pogba to have his best game for United.

Mihai · May 4, 2017

SachinJ22 said:
Then I guess you haven't watched the matches where he played against players with pace.

What games? I think I've missed them as well

TrueRed79 · May 4, 2017

Jig1234 said:
Biggest game of the season. If you can't get passed sides like Celta Vigo in Europa League. You simply don't belong in the Champions League.

In the Champions League we'll be up against similar level teams eg Ajax, Celta Vigo in group stage.

We need to be getting passed them, not doing so means we don't belong here and we don't deserve to be.

Relax with all the positivity, fella.....

marukomu · May 4, 2017

Mkhi is the man tonight. Quote me when I am right.

djembatheking · May 4, 2017

Think it will be a tough game tonight , they will be fresh and we have looked very leggy around the 60/70 min mark recently . Looking forward to it though .

AltiUn · May 4, 2017

Think we'll respect them more than the Celta fans seem to think, wouldn't at all be surprised to see us try 3 at the back again. We're better than them, even with out Ibrahmiovic we still have Pogba and DDG who are both a level above Europa league. We absolutely must win this game tonight, I hope we've given up on 4th and are focusing solely on this.

Android1974 · May 4, 2017

Bwuk said:
Think we will play...

Romero
Valencia - Bailly - Blind - Darmian
Pogba - Fellaini
Mata - Mkhitaryan - Lingard
Martial

Could even be a courageous 4-2-3-1, but not with Mata starting, I would say.

mitchmouse · May 4, 2017

I don't know enough about Celta Vigo to predict a score. But a European semi in Spain surely isn't going to be as easy as some people here (and pundits) think. Just be grateful we don't have to face Ronaldo! He'd get six against us...

Android1974 · May 4, 2017

Random Task said:
I'd prefer Blind at left-back over Darmian, otherwise that's a pretty good team.

I like the message Jose is putting across to the players, the Europa must take priority at this point. Huge game and the players must be aware of that fact.

Blind is a more intelligent player, but lacks pace and for an almost man-marking job of Aspas, I feel Darmian is a better pick.

Cnaiür urs Skiötha · May 4, 2017

I take a 1:1 tonight.

Android1974 · May 4, 2017

el3mel said:
Don't want to see Fellaini in DMF alone again please and beside Pogba too, it'll be a disaster.

You didn't like him against Burnley? Had a slow start, but was excellent the rest of that game as #6 (although in a 4-3-3).

SaintMuppet · May 4, 2017

I am going to invoke the power of positive negativity.

3 - 0 to Celta

izec · May 4, 2017

Not optimistic at all. This will be a different beast compared to Anderlecht.

ChaddyP · May 4, 2017

We hardly ever win away in Europe. I would bite a hand off for 2-2 right now if given the option. Hope we stuff them though. We a re due a game raising performance.

Offside · May 4, 2017

Cnaiür urs Skiötha said:
I take a 1:1 tonight.

I would ordinarily but I don't trust us to win at Old Trafford when the heat is on. We nearly made a right mess of the last two ties after a 1-1 and the league form at Old Trafford is utterly shocking.

glazed · May 4, 2017

I think I would play De Gea at this point, and let Romero play in the League.

el3mel · May 4, 2017

Android1974 said:
You didn't like him against Burnley? Had a slow start, but was excellent the rest of that game as #6 (although in a 4-3-3).

It's just Burnely...

MadMike · May 4, 2017

0-4

De Gea to score one by looping it over their keeper with a FK/hoof from the edge of our box.

Android1974 · May 4, 2017

Apparently, Mata declared to a Spanish newspaper:
“It’s very important because it’s a trophy that United haven’t won and it’s another route into the next Champions League.
“We’ve watched videos and analysed their style of play, which is lively, with talented players and a real defensive intensity. The boss has made it clear what this semi-final means to them, to the fans and the city, so we must be at our best to overcome them.
“Personally, I think they’re an uncomfortable opponent because they man-mark and they’re fast in attack.”

Android1974 · May 4, 2017

el3mel said:
It's just Burnely...

That wasn't an easy game, and almost no one was expecting a win there, the state we were. Like in this game, actually...

el3mel · May 4, 2017

Android1974 said:
That wasn't an easy game, and almost no one was expecting a win there, the state we were. Like in this game, actually...

I was predicting a win and that Burnely won't be much of a threat to us on attacking. Celta Vigo is another level and they'll be attacking more than Burnely. It was just one game and against an average side, can't build much on it tbh.

flappyjay · May 4, 2017

AltiUn said:
Think we'll respect them more than the Celta fans seem to think, wouldn't at all be surprised to see us try 3 at the back again. We're better than them, even with out Ibrahmiovic we still have Pogba and DDG who are both a level above Europa league. We absolutely must win this game tonight, I hope we've given up on 4th and are focusing solely on this.

Mkhitaryan also seems to turn up in the Europa so they will have that to content with

Android1974 · May 4, 2017

“So it’s very important that the players are strong mentally and enjoy a difficult atmosphere here and then to wish that at home we get the best out of Old Trafford. When we get that our team has been phenomenal but when we didn’t get that the team was not so confident. Let’s hope we can have that at Old Trafford.” (Mourinho)

I actually think it would be best to play this game as the decisive one, to try to finish it here. Playing at OT hasn't looked an advantage for a while, and crowd support in the Anderlecht and Swansea game's seemed (on tv) marginal.

Catt · May 4, 2017

I'm dreading this and think they will run us ragged.

Android1974 · May 4, 2017

el3mel said:
I was predicting a win and that Burnely won't be much of a threat to us on attacking. Celta Vigo is another level and they'll be attacking more than Burnely. It was just one game and against an average side, can't build much on it tbh.

I agree they're on a different level, but our shape will also be different for the better, I'm hoping. This is probably the game that will tell if this is a winning mentality team or not. The final could be much easier. I remember when Bayern didn't had a chance against Inter in the final.

SirAF · May 4, 2017

Red Katie said:
I'm dreading this and think they will run us ragged.

el3mel · May 4, 2017

Android1974 said:
I agree they're on a different level, but our shape will also be different for the better, I'm hoping. This is probably the game that will tell if this is a winning mentality team or not. The final could be much easier. I remember when Bayern didn't had a chance against Inter in the final.

Yeah let's do our best and see.

JJ12 · May 4, 2017

I think the fact they'll 'have a go' will help us. The teams that sit back is what we struggle most with.

Von Mistelroum · May 4, 2017

Celta will win this, we need to keep the score down and take it back to OT to have a chance. I'm predicting 2:0, but if we can hold them to 1:0 or 0:0 we'll have done well with our current squad, tiredness, injuries etc. Don't see us scoring tonight.

glazed · May 4, 2017

I would try and keep it nil nil and maybe nick an away goal on the break. I don't see us as favourites in this tie.

SirAF · May 4, 2017

JJ12 said:
I think the fact they'll 'have a go' will help us. The teams that sit back is what we struggle most with.

I would agree with that. Martial, Rashford and Mhki could do some damage if Pogba and Herrera are up for it.

cyberman · May 4, 2017

Comfortable 2-0 win.

shaky · May 4, 2017

Von Mistelroum said:
Celta will win this, we need to keep the score down and take it back to OT to have a chance. I'm predicting 2:0, but if we can hold them to 1:0 or 0:0 we'll have done well with our current squad, tiredness, injuries etc. Don't see us scoring tonight.

Celta haven't kept a home clean sheet in the past 8 games, and In Europa, only 3 clean sheets from 11 home games. Can't see us not scoring to be honest.

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