Wild semi -finals of the Europa League
Red card, penalty and three goals: United is overrun Bilbao
Updated on 01.05.2025 – 11:23 p.m.Reading time: 2 min.
Manchester United is about to move into the final of the Europa League. The “Red Devils” played big at the away game in Bilbao.
The final of the Europa League is within reach for Manchester United. The English record champion won the Spanish club Athletic Bilbao surprisingly clearly with 3: 0 (3-0) and thus created optimal conditions to make the final in the final in your own stadium in the coming week.
Casemiro put the English in the lead after half an hour (30th). Shortly afterwards, Bruno Fernandes scored in a penalty (38th) and screwed the result to 3: 0 (45.) before the break. Bilbao had to play outnumbered from the 36th minute. The foul on United professional Rasmus Højlund before the penalty was followed by a red card for Daniel Vivian (36th).
United could have subsequently added more goals. However, Mazraoui only hit the latte (45.+4). Casemiro missed his second goal in the second round when he failed with a header on the post (64th).
Nevertheless, the chances for the Rúben Amorim team are now extremely favorable to save a messed up season. In the Premier League, United currently only ranks 14th. The team can no longer achieve international business via the league, and you have already left in the cup. The only option: a victory in the Europa League. Bring United the trophy to Manchester, it automatically washes the club into the Champions League for the new season.
For Athletic, the clear bankruptcy is particularly bitter because the final of the Europa League takes place on May 21 in Bilbao. The dream of the final in the Estadio de San Mamés is now a long way off for the Basque.