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Eric Bailly to miss Europa League final after red card for lashing out at John Guidetti in semi-final second leg

Jose Mourinho will be without the centre-back for the final in Stockholm

ERIC BAILLY will miss the Europa League final after being sent off late in the semi-final second leg tie against Celta Vigo.

The United centre-back lashed out at Celta Vigo striker John Guidetti and was given his marching orders by the referee.

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Eric Bailly lashed out at John GuidettiCredit: BT Sport
Eric Bailly will miss the Europa League final after being sent off for this incidentCredit: BT Sport

It means Bailly will be suspended for the final in Stockholm on May 24, leaving Jose Mourinho without one of his key defenders.

Manchester United booked their place in the final thanks to a 2-1 aggregate win over Celta Vigo in the semi-finals.

Marouane Fellaini headed them in front in the first half at Old Trafford to double the aggregate lead.

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Eric Bailly is shown a red card by the refereeCredit: Reuters
Eric Bailly and Facundo Roncaglia were both sent off and carried on arguingCredit: Getty Images

But Mourinho's men had a nervy finish when Facundo Roncaglia scored a precious away goal to set up a grandstand finale.

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Former Man City striker John Guidetti had a golden opportunity to win it in injury time but missed his kick.

United breathed a sigh of relief and took their place in the final against Ajax, who beat Lyon in the other semi-final.

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