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Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera set to face match fixing trial with 33 other players over 2011 game involving former club Real Zaragoza

Manchester United star Ander Herrera is set to be put on trial over an alleged match fixing scandal.

The 28-year-old Spaniard has been warned he faces being ordered into the witness stand with 33 other footballers including Atletico Madrid midfielder Gabi over a 'suspect' May 2011 match between his former club Real Zaragoza and Levante.

Zaragoza's then-manager Javier Aguirre also faces trial along with others including the club's former sporting director Antonio Prieto and its ex-owner Agapito Iglesias.

Manchester United star Ander Herrera is set to be put on trial over alleged match fixing
Manchester United star Ander Herrera is set to be put on trial over alleged match fixing
The case refers to a match involving Herrera at his first club in Spain, Real Zaragoza
The case refers to a match involving Herrera at his first club in Spain, Real Zaragoza
In May 2011, Zaragoza beat Levante to stay in La Liga, but this game is now under suspicion
In May 2011, Zaragoza beat Levante to stay in La Liga, but this game is now under suspicion

The trial, seen as a certainty in Spain, is expected to be at least six months away.