Athletic Bilbao 0 Man Utd 3: United on verge of final after thrashing Spaniards following controversial red card

MANCHESTER UNITED fans can book their trip back to Bilbao after taking a storming first-leg lead in their semi-final. The Red Devils marched to a 3-0 lead against Athletic Bilbao. ReutersBruno Fernandes scored twice as Manchester United put one foot in the Europa League final[/caption] Harry Maguire channelled his inner Lamine Yamal on the right wing before teeing up the opener which Casemiro headed home. Bruno Fernandes then grabbed a double in a quickfire first-half blitz. The first came from the spot after Dani Vivian pulled Rasmus Hojlund back. Then he raced clear and made no mistake to ensure United take a comfortable lead back to Old Trafford next week. Avoid a heavy home defeat then and Ruben Amorim’s men will return to the San Mames for the final on May 21. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. GettyCasemiro headed in at the back post for the opener[/caption] GettyFernandes rolled home his penalty[/caption]

May 1, 2025 - 22:00
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Athletic Bilbao 0 Man Utd 3: United on verge of final after thrashing Spaniards following controversial red card

MANCHESTER UNITED fans can book their trip back to Bilbao after taking a storming first-leg lead in their semi-final.

The Red Devils marched to a 3-0 lead against Athletic Bilbao.

Manchester United players celebrating a goal.
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Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Manchester United put one foot in the Europa League final[/caption]

Harry Maguire channelled his inner Lamine Yamal on the right wing before teeing up the opener which Casemiro headed home.

Bruno Fernandes then grabbed a double in a quickfire first-half blitz.

The first came from the spot after Dani Vivian pulled Rasmus Hojlund back.

Then he raced clear and made no mistake to ensure United take a comfortable lead back to Old Trafford next week.

Avoid a heavy home defeat then and Ruben Amorim’s men will return to the San Mames for the final on May 21.

THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..

The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.

Casemiro of Manchester United scoring a goal.
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Casemiro headed in at the back post for the opener[/caption]
Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United scoring a penalty kick.
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Fernandes rolled home his penalty[/caption]