Mount shines on the day MU reaches Europa League final

Manchester United have officially qualified for the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League final after a resounding victory over Athletic Bilbao, the team currently ranked 4th in La Liga.

This result not only helps the "Red Devils" extend their unbeaten streak in the European arena this season but also creates an exciting all-English final against Tottenham Hotspur. The expected match between the "Red Devils" and "Roosters" takes place at 2:00 a.m. on May 22 in Dublin. The winning team will have their first European title after many years of waiting, along with a ticket to the League Phase, UEFA Champions League 2025/26.

MU has different form in the continental arena.

Entering the second leg with a three-goal lead after a 3-0 win in Spain, coach Ruben Amorim's team took the initiative to play slowly and steadily. On the other hand, Athletic Club showed great determination to turn the tables, despite the absence of many key players.

The visitors dominated the opening 30 minutes and almost took the lead when Alex Berenguer missed a great chance from close range. The Basque side's attacking efforts were finally rewarded in the 31st minute when Mikel Jauregizar unleashed an unstoppable long-range effort to open the scoring.

However, Athletic's excitement did not last long. After a difficult first half, Manchester United rose strongly in the second half. Coach Amorim's reasonable tactical and personnel changes paid off.

In the 72nd minute, substitute Mason Mount skillfully handled the ball in the box before finishing to make it 1-1. Nine minutes later, Casemiro put the Red Devils ahead with an accurate header from Bruno Fernandes' free kick.

Athletic Bilbao collapsed in the final minutes. Rasmus Hojlund made it 3-1 in the 84th minute from Amad Diallo's cross, before Mount completed his double with a shot from the halfway line into an empty net after a serious error by goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala in the 90+2 minute.

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