Man Utd 4 Athletic Bilbao 1 (7-1 agg): Red Devils set up blockbuster final vs Spurs as Mason Mount blows Spaniards away after nervy start

JUST when Athletic Bilbao looked like they might climb the mountain – up steps Mason Mount. The England ace climbed off the bench just after the hour when the impossible comeback looked on for the visitors. PAMason Mount reminded fans of his ability with two quality goals[/caption] The midfielder cupped his ear after scoring the equaliserGetty Shutterstock EditorialMount swivelled before curling the ball into the bottom corner[/caption] Casemiro’s header put Man Utd in front on the nightReuters EPARasmus Hojlund copied Mo Salah’s celebration after scoring[/caption] GettyMount scored a spectacular effort from close to the halfway line[/caption] CASEMIRO GETS ANOTHER FOR MAN UNITED!He gives them a 5-1 aggregate lead and pats the badge after scoring @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/cDOf0rnmfJ— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 8, 2025 He levelled with a classy goal within 10 minutes – and in stoppage time he scored a stunner with the Bilbao keeper stranded. In between Casemiro – again – and even Rasmus Hojlund got on the scoresheet as United won comfortably in the end. They never do it the easy way here though – and for a while the home fans were sweating. A total of 133 teams have won the away leg of a tie in this competition by three or more goals and all of them have gone through. The only exception was when Olympiacos turned around such a deficit last year – but the return leg of their tie against Maccabi Tel Aviv was played on a neutral ground. Despite losing eight of 17 home matches in the Prem this season, United had been beaten in just one of their last 30 Europa League ties at Old Trafford. So it looked a tall order for Ernesto Valverde’s side, who arrived without four of their most high profile players. Brothers Nico and Inaki Williams both missed out with injury along with top scorer Oihan Sancet. MatchDay Live Meanwhile defensive lynchpin Dani Vivian was suspended following his controversial sending off in the first leg. An early goal would have been ideal for United to settle any nerves but there were plenty both on and off the pitch as there was little sign of a goal. Alex Berenguer had an early sight of goal for Bilbao but curled his effort over the bar. While skipper Bruno Fernandes played Alejandro Garnacho through on goal but Julen Agirrezabala raced off his line to stop him. It had been a disjointed start from the home side – such a contrast to their performance in the San Mames a week ago. Berenguer – who caught the eye in the first leg before he was sacrificed in the reshuffle following the red card – curled another effort wide. Patrick Dorgu went down under a tackle by Andoni Gorosabei but the German referee waved away the appeals and the VAR agreed after a brief check. Man Utd ratings vs Bilbao as magnifent Mount sends Red Devils to Europa League final but ineffective Garnacho hooked early MANCHESTER UNITED all-but booked their spot in the Europa League final a week ago. And, despite a brief first-half wobble, it was never really in doubt at Old Trafford on Thursday night as the Red Devils secured a comeback 4-1 win at home over Athletic Bilbao. Mikel Jaureguizar sent a nervous shiver around the ground with his fine effort on the half-hour mark. United struggled to click and no doubt some feared of an almighty collapse. But, when Ruben Amorim turned to the bench, it made all the difference – as Amad Diallo, Luke Shaw and Mason Mount were all involved in Mount’s delightful equaliser. Casemiro scored with a clever header and even Rasmus Hojlund got in on the act to tap in. Then Mount finish the job in style with his long-range effort into an empty net. Smiles all round.  Now United have an all-English blockbuster with Spurs later this month to save their dreadful season. Roll on, Bilbao… Here’s how SunSport’s Joshua Jones rated Ruben Amorim’s men at Old Trafford… The first leg hinged on a penalty and red card which was given after a lengthy review but there was never any danger of this one being given. With a three goal lead still intact, there was no panic about the way United were playing – however out of nowhere the visitors took the lead on the half hour. Harry Maguire missed header and then passed it to Alvaro Djalo whose shot was blocked – but it dropped nicely to Mikel Jaureguizar. The 21-year-old midfielder still had plenty to do but curled a 20-yard shot into the top corner, giving Andre Onana no chance. It was only his third senior goal – maybe he should try luck more often if that’s what he can do. MASON MOUNT WHAT A GOAL!He drives the ball from just beyond the halfway line to get his second of the evening @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/LNAt0fQT4B— Football on TNT Sports

JUST when Athletic Bilbao looked like they might climb the mountain – up steps Mason Mount.

The England ace climbed off the bench just after the hour when the impossible comeback looked on for the visitors.

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Mason Mount reminded fans of his ability with two quality goals[/caption]

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Shutterstock Editorial

Mount swivelled before curling the ball into the bottom corner[/caption]

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Rasmus Hojlund copied Mo Salah’s celebration after scoring[/caption]

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Mount scored a spectacular effort from close to the halfway line[/caption]

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