Incredible footage emerges as an emotional Marcelo Bielsa embraces Leeds United players after promotion

The Whites are back in the top flight

Incredible footage has emerged of an emotional Marcelo Bielsa embracing his Leeds United players following promotion to the Premier League.

The Whites are back after a 16-year exile from the top flight.

Leeds secured promotion on Friday evening before also being crowned champions on Saturday afternoon without kicking a ball.

West Brom's defeat to Huddersfield combined with Brentford's loss at Stoke City saw United earn promotion before being handed the league title.

The Leeds squad celebrated at Elland Road on Friday evening as supporters gathered outside the club's home ground.

Bielsa - who is known for being a reserved figure - could be seen embracing his players after news of United's return to the top flight was confirmed.

Leeds travel to Derby County on Sunday afternoon with just two games of the campaign remaining.

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