Manchester United took a big step towards the Europa League final, which won widely on the lawn of the Athletic Bilbao, reduced to ten for almost an hour, in the first leg (0-3).
Much better in the meeting than his opponent, the Athletic Bilbao dominates the first 20 minutes without managing to translate his superiority to the marquer. Everything Bénef for Manchester United, who hit his first opportunity. At the base of the opening goal, a certain Maguirewho turned into a right winger for the occasion. The defender is played (too) easily from his opponent before focusing towardsUgartewhich cuts the ball of the head and finds Casemiro At the second post (0-1, 30 ‘).
Five minutes later, a phase changed the meeting: Hojlund is retained in the surface by Vivian. After consulting the images, the referee designates the penalty spot and takes out the red card. The Athletic is reduced to ten and led 0-2 after the transformation of the penalty by Bruno Fernandes (0-2, 37′).
The Basque club conceded a third goal, again signed Fernandesat the very end of the first period (0-3, 45 ‘). 0-3. Mass is said. Helcomed since exclusion, Bilbao has never managed to get his head out of the water. With this three goals’ lead, Manchester United already puts 9 toes in the final.
