Europa League: Nico Williams responds to Bruno Fernandes’ claims
- On April 25, 2025, Manchester United secured a 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of the Europa League semi-final held in Bilbao.
- The match featured a key moment when Bilbao defender Dani Vivian was sent off in the 35th minute after fouling Rasmus Hojlund inside the box, awarding United a penalty.
- Bruno Fernandes scored twice, including the penalty, and Casemiro added a header, while Fernandes engaged in a tense post-match exchange defending the referee’s decision amid criticism.
- Fernandes challenged the reporter by asking if he believed there was no penalty, then quoted him while questioning why the incident didn’t result in a red card, emphasizing his support for the referee’s decision.
- Athletic’s coach and winger criticized aspects of the refereeing but vowed to remain focused, with the return leg scheduled at Old Trafford next week to decide the finalist.
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Europa League: Nico Williams responds to Bruno Fernandes’ claims
Athletic Club winger, Nico Williams has responded to Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes’ claims after their UEFA Europa League semi-final first leg tie. Man United defeated the Spanish LaLiga club 3-0 in the Europa League encounter in Spain. Two goals from Fernandes and a goal from Casemiro gave the Premier League club a first leg advantage ahead of the return leg at Old Trafford. After the match, Fernandes got into a heated argument wit…
'Do you know the rules?' - Fernandes bluntly explains Athletic Bilbao red card
BRUNO FERNANDES brutally shut down a Spanish journalist who disagreed with Athletic Bilbao’s red card. Fernandes bluntly explained the rules of the game after guiding his side to a 3-0 win in their Europa League semi-final first leg in the Basque Country. X @elchiringuitotvBruno Fernandes gave a frosty interview after a reporter quizzed him about Athletic Bilbao’s red card[/caption] After a lengthy VAR review, Bilbao centre-back Daniel Vivian wa…
“Do you know the rules? I explain to you...”: Bruno Fernandes’ discussion with a journalist after the triumph of Manchester United - La Tercera
Manchester United took an important advantage in the European League’s semi-final outing. The English cast won 3-0 against Athletic Club, in the new San Mamés. To achieve this great result as a visitor, there was a play that was key and is now analyzed by all Spanish football. At the 35th minute, defender Dani Vivian held forward Rasmus Højlund. Norwegian judge Espen Eskas charged criminal for the Red Devils and expulsion for the central, which …
Manchester United beat Athletic Club 3-0 in Europa League semi-final first leg as Fernandes scores twice
Manchester United took a step towards the Europa League final with a 3-0 win over 10-man Athletic Bilbao in the semi-final first leg at San Mames on Thursday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by UEFA Europa League (@europaleague) The hosts started brightly but failed to convert early chances through Inaki Williams and Alex Berenguer. United went ahead on 30 minutes when Harry Maguire set up Casemiro for a c…
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