Manchester United win Europa League: Twitter Reacts
Manchester United won the Europa League final against Ajax. Here are the best reactions from Twitter.
The Red Devils captured another trophy to add to their massive trophy case. Today Manchester United triumphed in the Europa League final against Dutch side Ajax. Their victory sealed another European title for the club as well as an automatic berth into next season’s edition of the Champions League.
In the wake of a terrible tragedy that struck the heart of the city, the club brought home a win that meant more than another title. Fans of the club, members of the city and people around the world came together in support of Manchester. The match, and ultimately their victory helped bring the city together in a time of mourning.
22 extra reasons to win this one.
— MUFC Republik (@MUFCRepublik) May 24, 2017
Play for our great city, Play for our people.#WeAreUnited #WeStandTogether #europaleaguefinal pic.twitter.com/4oOSDnMsDP
In our hearts. pic.twitter.com/O97mhkLsUW
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 24, 2017
The match itself was one-sided and ultimately rather uneventful. A deflected shot by Paul Pogba and a nice flick by Henrikh Mkhitaryan gave Manchester United a two-goal win. Perhaps the most exciting part of the match? United actually finding a second goal and not just parking the bus with a one goal advantage. Though they certainly parked the bus after that second goal.
Manchester United have scored a second goal. A SECOND GOAL! pic.twitter.com/6m9OS5ZRHD
— JOE (@JOE_co_uk) May 24, 2017
Manchester United projected player heat map for 2nd half in the #europaleaguefinal pic.twitter.com/Q1JyX8uldI
— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) May 24, 2017
United accomplished victory in Mourinho’s classic style, playing smothering defense while not really getting forward much.
With only stoppage time remaining, Wayne Rooney was subbed on for perhaps the last time. The long-time skipper is likely to leave United, and his substitution only further supports that possibility.
Captain Wayne Rooney replaces Juan Mata for Manchester United with just added time remaining in the Europa League final. #mufc
— RedReveal (@RedReveal) May 24, 2017
Manchester United finally claimed their first Europa League title. They join Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Ajax and Juventus as the only clubs to win every European competition. This maybe only the beginning of the revival with more recruits, possibly including Antoine Griezmann, coming this summer. Jose Mourinho also becomes the first manager to win the Champions League and the Europa League/UEFA Cup twice.
Manchester United is the 5th club to win the 3 major UEFA club trophies (European Cup, UEFA Cup/Europa League, Cup Winners’ Cup) pic.twitter.com/tikN336Z3u
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 24, 2017
Manchester United are Europa League champions for the first time! They defeat Ajax 2-0 and book a spot in the Champions League! pic.twitter.com/RbRRb2nAvS
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 24, 2017
Manchester United are Champions League bound! https://t.co/WdbMSvkfvZ pic.twitter.com/RUBK4jwrAq
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 24, 2017
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Cost of the starting XI's in the Europa League final:
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) May 24, 2017
Ajax: £15m
Man Utd: £257m pic.twitter.com/jZOIbotGnX
3 - Last three teams to feature at least four u21 players in a major European cup final:
— OptaJohan (@OptaJohan) May 24, 2017
- Ajax (1987)
- Ajax (1996)
- Ajax (2017).
Style. pic.twitter.com/GuWSEFOBvs
Although the resurrection of Manchester United is in full effect, Ajax has a bright future as well.