If Manchester United wants to reach the UEFA Champions League next season by winning this season's Europa League, then Mourinho's men will have to live up to the expectations and honor their team's history.
Stats published on UEFA's website show that the Red Devils have to be considered as the favorite team to gain access to the UEFA Europa League final, considering their previous outings against Spanish sides.
Manchester United's home record against Spanish teams
Games played: 22
Games won: 9
Games drawn: 9
Games lost: 4
If that wasn't enough reason to raise the confidence of Man United's fans, here are some facts that hint how this tie could be solved.
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Man United have never lost a two-legged UEFA tie after winning the first leg away from home.
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The Red Devils have not lost a single European clash at Old Trafford since March 2013. After losing to Real Madrid, Man Utd are currently on a 17-game streak without a loss, including 14 wins and three draws.
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The English side has won two of their three European semi-finals against Spanish opposition, on each occasion in triumphant European Cup campaigns
With that in mind, all Manchester United needs to do is to honor their history to earn their ticket for the UEFA Europa League final. Will they make it to Stockholm? We'll have to wait and see...
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