Holding a huge advantage from the resounding 3-0 victory in the first leg, Man United is still not complacent in the rematch with Bilbao. Bilbao is currently facing difficulties on all fronts, so a wild beast in a corner is really dangerous.
Man United face difficulties against Bilbao's aggressive style of play
It is no coincidence that coach Ruben Amorim loudly warned that Man United could still lose 0-3 at home at Old Trafford in this rematch. Bilbao played very well in attack and defense, and even though they lost many key players in the second leg, the La Liga representative is still very formidable.
Mikel Jauregizar opened the scoring for Bilbao
Indeed, after having to endure continuous attacks from Man United, Bilbao suddenly rose up very strongly .
In the 31st minute, from a lack of coordination between Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro, Bilbao stole the ball and organized a quick counter-attack. Alvaro Djalo's shot bounced off Leny Yoro and Mikel Jauregizar continued to unleash an extremely classy shot, defeating goalkeeper Andre Onana.
1-0 for Bilbao and hope was rekindled for the La Liga representative. The pessimistic Man United fans quickly thought of the "worst scenario" if their beloved team unfortunately lost control of the game in the rest of the match. The situation where Alejandro Garnacho missed a goal in the 43rd minute with a lob that went wide of the post further proved that worry.
Mason Mount collapses Bilbao's defence
After the break, Bilbao continued to push up their attack but when the second goal had not yet come for the Spanish team, they had to receive a fierce counterattack from Man United.
In the 72nd minute, substitute Mason Mount of Man United had a classy finish in the penalty area, equalizing 1-1.
Casemiro (left) scored
This goal completely destroyed the spirit of the Bilbao players. Man United played better and better and in the 80th minute, Casemiro headed home a goal from Bruno Fernandes' right-wing free kick.
Rasmus Hojlund, who played poorly in this match, still managed to score a goal to raise the score to 3-1 in the 85th minute after a close-range tap-in from Amad Diallo's assist.
Rasmus Hojlund also scored
Mason Mount capped off his best game in two seasons at Man United by scoring from long range into an empty net in the 90+1 minute, sealing a resounding 4-1 victory.
Mason Mount completed his double, helping Man United win 4-1 overall
Thus, by defeating Athletic Bilbao with a total score of 7-1 after two matches, Man United advanced straight to the Europa League final, waiting to compete with compatriot Tottenham on May 22 in Bilbao, Spain.
After beating Bodo/Glimt 3-1 in the first leg, Tottenham is expected to face many difficulties in the second leg in Norway, on the Aspmyra artificial turf that has caused many European "giants" to suffer here.
Tottenham won 5-1 after two matches
However, with superior class, Tottenham still won 2-0 with goals from Dominic Solanke and Pedro Porro. "The Rooster" won the right to the final with a final victory of 5-1, hoping to have a title in a season that was not really successful.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/man-united-nguoc-dong-thang-bilbao-ngao-nghe-vao-chung-ket-europa-league-196250509063638355.htm
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