Jose Mourinho: Man Utd boss targets ‘perfect’ end to season in Europa League

<p>WINNING the Europa League to qualify for the Champions League would be the “perfect” end to Manchester United’s season, says manager Jose Mourinho.</p>, <p>The Red Devils survived a late scare against Spanish side Celta Vigo to join Ajax in the 24 May final in Stockholm.</p>, <p>Mourinho fears Ajax, who finish the Dutch season on Sunday, will be better prepared after a 12-day break.</p>, <p>“This season has been so difficult, so if we manage to win the Europa League it will be amazing,” he said.</p>, <p>“It means a chance to win a trophy and the opportunity to be back in the Champions League.”</p>, <p>Leading 1-0 from the first leg, United took control of the tie as Marouane Fellaini headed home Marcus Rashford’s cross.</p>, <p>Celta, needing two goals, levelled on the night through Facundo Roncaglia to set up a tense final few minutes.</p>, <p>And Celta striker John Guidetti scuffed a golden chance to put the visitors through to their first major European final with the final kick of the game.</p>, <p>Mourinho has prioritised winning Europe’s secondary club competition, which guarantees a place in next season’s Champions League, in his debut season at Old Trafford.</p>, <p>United have three Premier League games left before they can fully focus on their seventh European final.</p>, <p>The Red Devils, who are sixth and four points adrift of Manchester City in fourth, visit second-placed Tottenham on Sunday.</p>, <p>Mourinho’s side also face a trip to Southampton before rounding off their campaign with a home game against Crystal Palace.</p>, <p>The Eagles, who could still be fighting for their top-flight survival, visit Old Trafford three days before the Europa League final.</p>, <p>“Ajax’s league finishes Sunday,” said Mourinho. “They have 12 days to prepare. We have three games and three days.</p>, <p>“Hopefully Palace have nothing to play for because I will make a lot of changes.”</p>, <p>‘United had one chance’</p>, <p>Celta coach Eduardo Berizzo bemoaned the fact United scored with what he said was their “