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Lingard gets a long break, but Sanchez catches him in the area.

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Romero handles a shot.

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Mata off, Rooney on in the 90th. Valencia transfers the captain's armband.

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Rooney gets a large ovation from the United supporters.

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Four minutes of stoppage time.

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The United fans really getting into it now as the time winds down on Ajax. Time was running out for Ajax ever since the second goal, really.

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Into what should be the final minute.

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Sideline celebrations have begun as they await the whistle.

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The final whistle sounds. Ajax 0, Manchester United 2 (Pogba 18', Mkhitaryan 48').

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A great outcome for United, and a great outcome for Manchester.

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Pogba and Mkhitaryan.......that is all......

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In victory, United fill the empty spot in their trophy cabinet, and join Bayern Munich, Ajax, Chelsea, and Juventus as the only clubs to win every European competition. They also book their place in the 2017/18 Champions League group stage. From a financial standpoint, they also avoid the absence of extra Champions League cash, as well as a massive 21 million pound penalty that would have been placed by adidas for failing to qualify for the Champions League for two consecutive seasons.

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The final was the first European final for Ajax since 1996, when they lost to Juventus as they tried to defend their Champions League title they won 22 years ago today. It was the first for United since the Champions League final six years ago, which they lost to Barcelona. United's victory is the first for an English side in a European final in four years.

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Award presentation going on. Ajax receiving their runners-up medals.

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Ajax form a guard of honour for United as they go to receive their winners' medals and the trophy. Move of class from an able, up-and-coming squad who gave their best effort.

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United players celebrate around the trophy, ultimately hoisted by Wayne Rooney.

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Players take their turns lifting the cup, as their supporters cheer in response.

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This also completes a "lesser Treble" for United, having won the Community/Charity Shield and the League Cup earlier in the campaign.

[BSLSteveBirrer]

Total class act by Ajax. Know first hand how hard it is to stand up there to get a second place (losers) trophy. Now can't wait for Saturday and the FA Cup.

 

 

The Red Devils are back in UCL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Stoked!!!!!!!!!

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Now that this competition is over, the European competition destinations of the top seven Premier League sides for next campaign are now known.

 

Champions League group stage: Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, Manchester United

 

Champions League third qualifying round: Liverpool

 

Europa League group stage: Arsenal

 

Europa League third qualifying round: Everton