Manchester United vs FC Midjylland: Midjylland captain Tim Sparv trolls United with 'parking the bus' jibe

The Danish champions lead 2-1 from the first leg

FC Midtjylland captain Tim Sparv (Getty Images)

FC Midtjlland captain Tim Sparv has expertly trolled opponents Manchester United ahead of their Europa League Last 32 second-leg fixture tonight.

The Danish champions lead 2-1 from the first leg, and know a clean-sheet will see them through to an unlikley place in the Last 16 at the expense of the Premier League side.

Sparv, who has admitted to being a lifelong fan of United, could not resist a cheeky dig at the Old Trafford club before kick-off, posting a picture of the Midtjylland bus with the caption: "The bus is parked..."

Speaking to United's official website today, the 29-year-old revealed he could not wait to step foot on the hallowed Old Trafford turf.

“I'm sure it will be a fantastic occasion for everyone,” he says. “I've played at big stadiums before but there's something special about Old Trafford. I can't wait to step out on the grass and take a moment to savour it all. Maybe I'll even cut a piece of the grass, put it in a jar and take it home!

“Who knows, it could be my first and last time playing there. I'll try to enjoy it and I hope we'll get a result to make it even more memorable. I won't have too many friends coming to Manchester, just a couple and my dad who always travel to see me play. He's been everywhere to watch his son play.”