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Celta Vigo stars get a taste of the Old Trafford pitch ahead of Europa League showdown with Manchester United

Daily Mail | May 10, 2017

Related Topics: Celta de Vigo, Old Trafford, Iago Aspas, John Guidetti, UEFA Europa League, Manchester United F.C.

Celta Vigo's players have been given a taste of the Old Trafford pitch that will host their Europa League semi-final second leg on Thursday evening.

Iago Aspas, John Guidetti and Co trained in Manchester 24 hours before their match against United, which has been billed as the biggest in most of the players' careers.

It will be an uphill battle for Celta after their 1-0 defeat in the first leg, but the players will be confident they can give themselves a chance of achieving the unlikely.

Celta Vigo's first-team players perform some running drills on the touchline at Old Trafford
Celta Vigo's first-team players perform some running drills on the touchline at Old Trafford
Pablo Hernandez chases the ball as the players practise their passing 24 hours before the tie
Pablo Hernandez chases the ball as the players practise their passing 24 hours before the tie
Iago Aspas has played at Old Trafford before, during a single season spent at Liverpool
Iago Aspas has played at Old Trafford before, during a single season spent at Liverpool

The players underwent a light session on the Old Trafford turf in the early evening, before gathering for a huddle with manager Eduardo Berizzo.

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