Match report

Manchester United Defeats Celta Vigo 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
0–1
FT
Manchester United
Manchester United
May 4, 2017

Manchester United clinched a narrow but crucial 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo in the UEFA Europa League, thanks to a stellar performance from Marcus Rashford. The English club's persistence and solid defense ensured they maintained their lead from a single goal by Rashford in the 67th minute. Despite Celta Vigo's efforts, the Spanish club could not find an equalizer, sealing United's place in the competition's next round. Key moments, including yellow cards for Fellaini and Pogba, did not hinder U

Key Facts

  • • Manchester United secured a 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo
  • • Marcus Rashford scored the only goal in the 67th minute
  • • Marouane Fellaini and Paul Pogba received yellow cards for Manchester United
  • • Daniel Wass replaced Jozabed in the 74th minute for Celta Vigo
  • • Substitutions for Manchester United included Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Anthony Martial, and Chris Smalling

Lineups

Celta Vigo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Sergio Álvarez (G)
  • 24 F. Roncaglia (D)
  • 22 G. Cabral (D)
  • 2 Hugo Mallo (D)
  • 19 Jonny Castro (D)
  • 18 D. Wass (M)
  • 8 P. Hernández (M)
  • 6 N. Radoja (M)
  • 11 P. Sisto (M)
  • 10 Iago Aspas (F)
  • 9 J. Guidetti (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Jozabed
  • 12 C. Beauvue
  • 3 Fontàs
  • 5 M. Díaz
  • 7 T. Bongonda
  • 20 Sergi Gómez
  • 27 Iván Villar

Manchester United

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 20 S. Romero (G)
  • 36 M. Darmian (D)
  • 3 E. Bailly (D)
  • 25 A. Valencia (D)
  • 27 M. Fellaini (M)
  • 22 H. Mkhitaryan (M)
  • 17 D. Blind (D)
  • 21 Ander Herrera (M)
  • 6 P. Pogba (M)
  • 14 J. Lingard (M)
  • 19 M. Rashford (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 A. Young
  • 11 A. Martial
  • 12 C. Smalling
  • 1 David de Gea
  • 8 Mata
  • 10 W. Rooney
  • 16 M. Carrick

Timeline

  1. Manchester United
    33' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    M. Fellaini
  2. Celta Vigo
    66' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    Hugo Mallo
  3. Manchester United
    67' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Rashford
  4. Celta Vigo
    74' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Daniel Wass · On: Jozabed
  5. Manchester United
    78' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Henrikh Mkhitaryan · On: A. Young
  6. Manchester United
    80' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Rashford · On: A. Martial
  7. Manchester United
    85' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    P. Pogba
  8. Manchester United
    89' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Young · On: Chris Smalling
  9. Celta Vigo
    90'+2 Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Hugo Mallo · On: C. Beauvue

Match Stats

Stat Celta Vigo Manchester United
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 77% 72%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 10
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 480 349
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 2 5
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 371 253
Shots Inside Box 4 5
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Marcus Rashford's goal in the 67th minute gave Manchester United the lead, which proved crucial in securing the win
  • ▸ Substitution of Anthony Martial for Marcus Rashford in the 80th minute helped United maintain control and defend their lead