Manchester United Secure Dominant 3-0 Victory Over Athletic Club in Europa League Semi-Final
Manchester United put one foot in the UEFA Europa League final with a commanding 3-0 away win against Athletic Club at San Mamés Stadium.
The Red Devils delivered a scintillating first-half performance that left their Spanish hosts stunned and shorthanded.
Match Highlights:
30th minute: Casemiro opened the scoring with a powerful header from a Harry Maguire cross.
35th minute: Athletic Club’s Daniel Vivian was shown a red card after fouling Rasmus Højlund inside the box. Bruno Fernandes calmly converted the penalty to make it 2-0.
42nd minute: Fernandes struck again, finishing off a well-worked team move to extend United’s lead to 3-0 before halftime.
Despite their Premier League struggles this season, Erik ten Hag’s side remained composed and professional in the second half, controlling possession and keeping a clean sheet.
With this result, Manchester United head into the second leg at Old Trafford on May 8 with a commanding advantage, firmly in control of their European destiny.
What’s Next: United will return to domestic action this weekend before welcoming Athletic Club for the decisive return leg. Fans will hope they can finish the job and secure a place in the Europa League final.
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