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Athletic Bilbao vs Man United Highlights, Europa League: ATH 0-3 MUN | Bruno Fernandes nets a Brace as Red Devils stun Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao vs Man United Highlights: Manchester United beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 at the San Mames Stadium today.
- Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Manchester United (Casemiro, 30')
- Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Manchester United (Bruno Fernandes, 37')
- Athletic Bilbao 0-3 Manchester United (Bruno Fernandes, 45')
- Athletic Bilbao 0-3 Manchester United (FT)
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May 02, 2025, 2:29 am IST
As it Rightly says, advantage United! That's all from us as well. See You Soon!
Advantage United! ✅#MUFC || #UEL
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 1, 2025
May 02, 2025, 2:26 am IST
Man United 3 Athletic Bilbao 0 (FT)
The first leg ends and Man United have a resounding 3-0 lead in the tie. Casemiro started their goalscoring flurry and Bruno Fernandes scored a brace, one of which from the spot.
Athletic Club crumbled in the final 15 minutes of first half and couldn't recover anymore. Red Devils secure a fantastic victory and they have one foot into the Final, with the 2nd leg set to be played at Old Trafford next week.
May 02, 2025, 2:23 am IST
Athletic Bilbao vs Man United Live Score: ATH 0 MUN 3
90+2'A rare threat from Athletic, who engineer a good opportunity. The cross comes in but Unai Gomez's header is off target.
May 02, 2025, 2:22 am IST
Bilbao vs Man Utd Live
4 minutes added as Stoppage Time.
May 02, 2025, 2:21 am IST
Athletic Bilbao vs Man United Live Score: ATH 0 MUN 3
90'Kobbie Mainoo fights and wins a free kick for Man United. Luke Shaw floats it in and the Red Devils get a corner from it. The set-piece is taken by Amad Diallo which finds Fernandes, and the Man United captain's cross is cleared out.
May 02, 2025, 2:19 am IST
Athletic Bilbao vs Man United Live Score: ATH 0 MUN 3
88' Fernandes floats in a box in the box and Hojlund heads it wide. The striker is also flagged offside.
May 02, 2025, 2:18 am IST
Athletic Bilbao vs Man United Live Score: ATH 0 MUN 3
86'Luke Shaw sends in a grounded pass and finds Bruno Fernandes, whose shot is disappointingly off target.
May 02, 2025, 2:15 am IST
Man United Substitutions
OFF: Alejandro Garnacho, Patrick Dorgu
ON: Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo
May 02, 2025, 2:14 am IST
Athletic Bilbao vs Man United Live Score: ATH 0 MUN 3
82'Garosabel makes a strong challenge from the back to Hojlund and Man United win a free kick. Their captain rolls one to Dorgu whose shot hits an Athletic player and the set-piece fizzles out.
May 02, 2025, 2:12 am IST
Athletic Bilbao vs Man United Live Score: ATH 0 MUN 3
81'Garnacho tees one for Bruno Fernandes whose shot is palmed away by the Athletic keeper.
May 02, 2025, 2:10 am IST
Bilbao Substitution
OFF:Nico Williams
ON: Unai Gomez
May 02, 2025, 2:09 am IST
Athletic Bilbao vs Man United Live Score: ATH 0 MUN 3
78'Alejandro Garnacho takes advantage of an awkward bounce and ventures forward. Garosabel somehow manages to stick his leg out and deflect it out for a corner. Fernandes takes the corner but it is claimed easily by Agirrezabala.
May 02, 2025, 2:08 am IST
Athletic Bilbao vs Man United Live Score: ATH 0 MUN 3
Yellow Card for Mason Mount after a poor challenge.
May 02, 2025, 2:07 am IST
Athletic Bilbao vs Man Utd Live: ATH 0 MUN 3
75'Dorgu pushes forward and then attempts to find Mount. But Paredes comes in the way and boots the ball out, away from the Man United player.
May 02, 2025, 2:05 am IST
Man Utd Substitution
OFF: Mazaroui
ON: Shaw
May 02, 2025, 2:05 am IST
Athletic Club vs Man United Live
72' Manchester United win the ball back and then lose it. Athletic look to build and the pass towards Nico Williams is overhit and out.
May 02, 2025, 2:02 am IST
Athletic Club vs Manchester United Live Score: ATH 0 MUN 3
70'Mason Mount and Marouan Sannadi in a duel for the ball and the Man United man gets the better of it. In the end he is pulled down and the referee blows for a free kick.
May 02, 2025, 1:58 am IST
Athletic Club vs Manchester United Live Score: ATH 0 MUN 3
67'Inaki Williams and Mason Mount in a scuffle but it resolves quickly. Manchester United concede a free kick which is taken long but Noussair Mazraoui clears it.
May 02, 2025, 1:56 am IST
Man United Substitution
OFF: Maguire, Ugarte
ON: De Ligt, Mount
May 02, 2025, 1:56 am IST
Athletic Club vs Man United Live Score
63' Casemiro's shot is tipped over by the Athletic keeper. Then from the corner, the Brazilian rattles the post.
May 02, 2025, 1:53 am IST
Athletic Club vs Man Utd Live Score
60'Fifteen minutes into the second half and the Red Devils are yet to add to their tally. Another goal would completely take the tie beyond Bilbao.
May 02, 2025, 1:49 am IST
Athletic Bilbao vs Man United Live Score: ATH 0 MUN 3
57'Nico Williams threads one through for Sannadi who is brought down by Maguire. The Athletic striker feels he is impeded illegally, but the referee and then the VAR waves it away.
May 02, 2025, 1:45 am IST
Athletic Bilbao vs Man United Live Score: ATH 0 MUN 3
54' Manuel Ugarte orchestrates the attack brilliantly again. Fernandes tries to lob one for Ugarte but a defensive header puts it out of danger for Bilbao.
May 02, 2025, 1:44 am IST
Athletic Bilbao vs Man United Live Score: ATH 0 MUN 3
53'Fernandes finds Dorgu, who sends in a superb cross. The ball is just ahead of Garnacho who goes down and asks for a penalty, which is not given though.
May 02, 2025, 1:43 am IST
Athletic Bilbao vs Man United Live Score: ATH 0 MUN 3
51' Manchester United are looking comfortable with the ball. Manuel Ugarte finds Garnacho on the right whose attempted pass is intercepted and out for a throw in.
May 02, 2025, 1:41 am IST
Athletic Bilbao vs Man United Live Score: ATH 0 MUN 3
49'Man United win the ball back and try to break with pace. But the Athletic defender does a fantastic job to stop the attack.
May 02, 2025, 1:39 am IST
Athletic Bilbao vs Man United Live Score: ATH 0 MUN 3
48' A fast move by Man United but the final pass from the wing goes straight to the Athletic keeper.
May 02, 2025, 1:37 am IST
Athletic Bilbao vs Man United Live Score: ATH 0 MUN 3
46' Athletic try to start positively but the ball is quickly won by Man United.
May 02, 2025, 1:36 am IST
The 2nd half starts.
May 02, 2025, 1:23 am IST
At the Break....
Half-time in Bilbao 😳#MUFC || #UEL
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 1, 2025
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Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Kick-off: 8:00 PM BST / 9:00 PM CEST
Venue: San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao
Overview
Athletic Club and Manchester United face off in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League semi-finals at San Mamés. For Athletic, this match is a step towards potentially lifting their first European trophy on home soil, as the final is also set to be held at their stadium. Manchester United, meanwhile, view this competition as a chance to redeem a disappointing domestic season and secure Champions League qualification.
Team Form and Key Players
Athletic Club
- La Liga Standing: 4th
- Recent Form: WLWWDD
- Home Record in Europa League: Unbeaten in 6 matches, with a 14-2 goal difference
- Key Player: Nico Williams – The dynamic winger has been instrumental in Athletic's European campaign and is fit to start after recovering from an injury scare.
Manchester United
- Premier League Standing: 14th
- Recent Form: DLWLDD
- Europa League Record: Unbeaten in 12 matches this season
- Key Player: Bruno Fernandes – The captain's creativity and leadership are vital for United's attacking endeavours.
Team News
Athletic Club
- Out: Oihan Sancet (hamstring injury)
- Available: Nico Williams (returned from injury), Unai Simón (expected to start in goal)
Manchester United
- Out: Diogo Dalot (calf injury), Lisandro Martínez, Joshua Zirkzee, Ayden Heaven
- Doubts: Matthijs de Ligt and Amad Diallo (both returning from injuries but unlikely to start)
Tactical Analysis
Athletic Club, under Ernesto Valverde, have built a formidable home presence, characterized by a solid defense and quick transitions led by Nico Williams. Their disciplined approach and cohesive unit make them a challenging opponent, especially at San Mamés.
Manchester United, managed by Ruben Amorim, have struggled domestically but have shown resilience in Europe, notably in their dramatic quarter-final comeback against Lyon. However, their attacking inconsistencies and defensive vulnerabilities remain concerns.
Predicted Lineups
Athletic Club (4-2-3-1):
Simón; De Marcos, Vivian, Yeray, Lekue; Ruiz, Jauregizar; Berenguer, Unai Gómez, N. Williams; Sancet
Manchester United (3-4-2-1):
Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Shaw; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu; Fernandes, Garnacho; Højlund
Prediction
Given Athletic Club's impressive home form and Manchester United's struggles away from Old Trafford, the hosts are slight favorites. However, United's unbeaten run in the Europa League suggests they can pose a significant threat.
Score Prediction: Athletic Club 2-1 Manchester United
Story first published: Thursday, May 1, 2025, 23:08 [IST]
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