Manchester United’s ‘Wembley’ themed social media post shortly after Manchester City’s Champions League exit has left fans in stitches.
Pep Guardiola’s side saw their hopes of achieving a historic ‘double Treble’ go up in smoke after a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to Real Madrid.
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The La Liga side edged the contest 4-3 on spot kicks after the tie ended 4-4 on aggregate at the Etihad Stadium.
The defeat means City will miss a golden opportunity to defend the trophy on home soil in the final at Wembley on June 1.
The final whistle coincided with neighbours Manchester United taking to social media site, X to look ahead to their next match – coincidentally, the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry at Wembley on Sunday.
The post contained the caption: “Wembley is calling,” and a phone emoji alongside details of Sunday’s kick-off time at the location of this year’s Champions League showpiece.
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United fans were quick to see the relevance of the timing and gave their props to the club’s social media team in a seemingly accidental act of trolling.
One fan wrote: “Good timing admin.”
Another replied to the post with: “The timing is goated.”
A third added: “Right after they’ve been eliminated.”
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Another wote: “Zero shame, I love it.”
While a fifth fan joked: “Admin with that late winner, bullet header.”
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City boss Pep Guardiola faces the unenviable task of picking up his dejected side ahead of their Wembley semi-final against Chelsea on Saturday.
Guardiola’s side can still wrap up a domestic double in the closing stages of the season should they win their remaining six league games and repeat last year’s FA Cup success.