Douglas Luiz has got his own back on Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand following Aston Villa's Champions League qualification.
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Ferdinand trolled Luiz after Man Utd beat VillaAston Villa qualify for Champions LeagueLuiz gets his own back on ex-Man Utd defenderWHAT HAPPENED?
Tottenham's 2-0 loss to Manchester City on Tuesday meant Unai Emery's men qualified for next year's elite European competition. Their chances of finishing in the Premier League's top four, however, took a blow in February when Villa lost 2-1 at home to United – prompting Ferdinand to mock Luiz after his shimmy goal celebration. Now, the Brazilian has turned the tables on the ex-England international.
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Three months ago, Ferdinand tweeted: "U ok Douglas Luiz?", alongside a series of laughing emojis and a picture of the midfielder doing his shimmy celebration.
On Tuesday night, Luiz responded on X (formerly Twitter): "I just came here to find out if @rioferdy5 is okay?"
Ferdinand was not done, however. While he congratulated the 25-year-old, he also posted a photo of himself lifting the Champions League trophy in 2008.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
City's result means Villa have qualified for the Champions League for the first time since the 1982/83 campaign – the season after they won the tournament. The fact that they have comfortably beaten United to that top four spot speaks volumes about the current trajectories of the two teams.
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Villa will round off their season away to in-form Crystal Palace whereas United host Newcastle United on Wednesday night and take on Brighton at the Amex on Sunday. After that, they lock horns with City in the FA Cup final on May 25.