Man Utd cruise past Athletic Bilbao to reach Europa League final
- Manchester United defeated Athletic Bilbao 4-1 at Old Trafford on May 8, 2025, to reach the Europa League final.
- After trailing 1-0 from the first leg, United mounted a comeback aided by Mason Mount’s late goals and contributions from Casemiro and Rasmus Hojlund.
- Mount scored twice, including a 45-yard strike that lifted the stadium, while Casemiro and Hojlund added goals to seal a 7-1 aggregate win over two legs.
- United will face fellow Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur in the all-English final on May 21, with both teams struggling this season but seeking silverware and Champions League qualification.
- Despite the convincing scoreline, manager Ruben Amorim acknowledged team weaknesses but praised the squad’s fighting spirit and stressed the final remains a must-win to save their season.
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Soccer-Man United reach Europa League final after dispatching Athletic Bilbao
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Manchester United booked their berth in the Europa League final after a 4-1 semi-final thrashing of Athletic Bilbao on Thursday, with Mason Mount scoring twice to give the hosts a 7-1 aggregate win and a chance for the beleaguered team to hoist some silverware this season. Read full story
Mason Mount transformed more than just the scoreline in magical Man United display – Man United News And Transfer News
1 Manchester United huffed and puffed on the night but made it to the Europa League final with a flattering 4-1 win over Athletic Club. For long stretches of the semi-final second leg Ruben Amorim’s side were desperately poor and were lucky to be only one goal behind their visitors with an hour gone. But the Portuguese turned the game on its head with a positive triple change, which introduced Mason Mount, Amad Diallo and Luke Shaw to the fray. …
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