Manchester United beat Athletic Bilbao and advance to the Europa League final
Brazilian midfielder is the star of the English team in the rout at Old Trafford; opponent in the Europa League final will be Tottenham
United in the decision!
Casemiro is the symbol of Manchester United’s campaign in the 2024/25 Europa League . And the Brazilian midfielder was the star of the English team in the 4-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao, this Thursday, at Old Trafford. An aggregate score of 7-1 in the semi-final, as United won the first leg in Spain 3-0. Midfielder Jauregizar opened the scoring in the 31st minute of the first half, but in the second half midfielder Mason Mount equalized and scored the fourth, Casemiro scored the winning goal, and center forward Höjlund completed the game.
Match Highlight
Mason Mount scored two goals in that match at Old Trafford, but it’s no exaggeration to say that midfielder Casemiro was Manchester United’s standout performer . He had a great performance and even scored a header, the winning goal. The Brazilian was also crucial for the English team in the clashes against Real Sociedad and Lyon, in the other stages of the Europa League knockout stages. He left the field to a standing ovation on Thursday, when he was replaced by Mainoo.
In search of the bi
Manchester United are looking to win their second Europa League title. They won their first in 2016/17. They were also runners-up in 2020/21. The 2024/25 decider will be against Tottenham, and United have lost all three of their games against them this season: 3-0 and 1-0 in the Premier League, plus 4-3 in the League Cup.
The English final
The Europa League final this season will be on May 21st at the San Mamés stadium, Athletic Bilbao’s home ground. Tottenham secured their place in the final after beating Bodö/Glimt in the semi-final.
