Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata flew to Spain to attend his grandfather’s funeral yesterday, then came back to London to play in the EFL Cup Final tonight. He start for the Red Devils, who won in extremely dramatic fashion match over Southampton today 3-2.
What a fantastic example Juan Mata sets here for the children of the world who look up to him. This is a prime example of conveying commitment to both family and football, and putting family first. He’s an excellent role model.
Juan Mata has now joined up with the Manchester United squad at the team hotel. [bbc]
— . (@TheUtdReview) February 25, 2017
Here’s the rest of the starting XI
Juan Mata starts in today's EFL Cup final for Man Utd despite travelling to Spain yesterday for his grandfather's funeral. Committed. pic.twitter.com/tmjsjGYtgm
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) February 26, 2017
Odds via Odds Checker: Man United 17/20, draw 11/4, Southampton 9/2
EFL Cup Prediction: United 2, Southampton 1
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