Villarreal vs Man Utd: All roads lead to Poland as Villarreal takes on Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final in Gdańsk on Thursday (IST), 27th May, 2021.
Match Details:
Teams: Villarreal vs Manchester United
Venue: Stadion Energa Gdańsk, Gdańsk
Date: Thursday 27th May, 2021
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/sports/football-uefa-europa-league-1700000194
Preview:
The UEFA Europa league comes back one final time this season with the mega final all set to take place between Villarreal and Manchester United in Gdańsk on Thursday.
Villarreal will get their first experience of a Europa League final as they play their maiden final in this tournament.
Manchester United have won this tournament in 2017 against Ajax and have the experience in their grasp as they play their second UEL final in 5 years.
Unai Emery has been a successful manager in this competition winning the competition on three successive occasions as Sevilla manager in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
The Spanish international reached the 2019 UEL final as Arsenal manager but could finish runners-up as they lost to Chelsea.
Another shot at the title was destined as Emery and Co went through the grind to reach their maiden final.
Manchester United came 3rd in their UCL Group and hence settled for a UEL spot. They beat the likes of AC Milan, Roma to confirm their spot in the finals.
United will aim to wrap up their 2nd UEL trophy as they have the form and consistency backing them but will be a challenge against the likes of Villarreal.
It is all set to be a cracker of a contest in Poland with a chance to enter the UCL next season at stake for the winners.
Man Utd finished runners-up in the EPL hence have confirmed their place in the UCL next season.
Villarreal have their chance to get through but Man Utd pose a significant challenge.
Form Guide
Villarreal: DLWWL
Manchester United: WLLDW
Also read: UEL – Arsenal vs Villarreal 0-0: 5 Talking points from Villarreal reach to final of UEL
Last Matches of both teams:
Real Madrid 2-1 Villarreal
Wolves 1-2 Manchester United
Also read: UEL Result: Roma beats Man Utd 2-3, despite Man UTD qualifies for UEL Final with 8-5 on agg
Where to watch the live telecast and streaming of Villarreal vs Man Utd?
The match will be broadcast in India on Sony Ten 2/HD while the live stream is available on the Sonyliv App.
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