Manchester United 4-1 Athletic Club: UEFA Europa League result as Mason Mount's cameo propels Red Devils into the final against Tottenham

Europa League / Semi-final
Old Trafford / 08.05.2025
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Aggregate score 7-1
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DANGEROUS AGAIN
Sannadi does well to create space on the edge of the area and lay it off to Gomez, who then drills a first-time cross into the six-yard box, but he puts it too close to Onana.
A bit more composure there, and Athletic could have been in again!
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QUITE THE CHALLENGE
As the below stat shows, Athletic do not have history on their side tonight, but they are doing their best so far!

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WHAT A MISS
For all the world, it looks as though Garnacho is going to make it all square on the night and put United 4-1 up on aggregate.
He was slipped in by Dorgu, but then hesitates somewhat when one-on-one with the goalkeeper. Instead of trying to take it around the shot-stopper, Garnacho attempts to lift a cute finish towards the left-hand corner, but he skews it wide.
What a huge chance that was! Will United live to regret that miss?
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THE MOMENT OF MAGIC
Here's the goal that separates the teams at Old Trafford.

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AROUND THE GROUNDS
Chelsea lead Djurgarden 1-0 at Stamford Bridge, while it is 1-1 between Fiorentina and Real Betis – those two games, of course, are taking place in the Conference League.
It's goalless in the other Europa League semi between Bodo/Glimt and Spurs.
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YELLOW CARD
The goalscorer Jauregizar goes into the book after clipping Ugarte.
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SECOND STRING
It's worth remembering that this is an Athletic team shorn of their three best attackers, who have been responsible for 49 goals between them this season.
Valverde will be delighted with what he has seen from his team so far tonight, though they'll need a second goal to make matters interesting.
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UNITED CHANCE
Garnacho slides it across for Fernandes, who was lining up a shot from just inside the area, but Dorgu bursts in and takes it off his team-mate's foot. He tries to get a shot away, but it is well blocked. Surely he should have left that one for Fernandes to take on?
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NERVY
That stunner has silenced the United fans, and it's the chants of the visiting Athletic supporters that are now ringing around Old Trafford.
United have been poor, and they must look to see it out until half-time now without conceding again, or the nerves really will set in!
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GOAL!!! MAN UTD 0-1 ATHLETIC CLUB (3-1 AGG) (JAUREGIZAR)
What a strike!
Athletic take the lead, and what a goal it was. Maguire doesn't deal well with a long ball, playing a dangerous pass-cum-clearance out into no man's land. The initial shot from Djalo is closed down, but Jauregizar latches onto the rebound and bends a brilliant long-range effort into the top corner. Onana got a fingertip to it, but couldn't keep it out.
It's game on!

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FLUFFS IT
A clever move sees Hojlund hold the ball up, lay it off and then the pass is worked into Dorgu. He only has Garnacho to aim at, though, and his cross is easily cut out by Yuri.
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UNITED GET A FOOTHOLD
A bit of steady possession now for United, who bar that opening for Garnacho and the Dorgu penalty shout, have been rather cagey in this opening 29 minutes.
The fans at Old Trafford are still in fine voice, though if Athletic get a goal, it could get nervous!
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BOOKING
United clear their lines and Hojlund very nearly gets away on the break, only to be penalised for a handball.
The referee then uses the break in play to go and book Mazraoui, who used his elbow in an aerial challenge.
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NO PENALTY
The check is over, and the decision of referee Daniel Siebert will stand. No spot-kick.
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PENALTY SHOUT?
United's players and fans are up, screaming for a penalty after Dorgu takes a tumble under pressure from Gorosabel.
The referee waves play on, but VAR is taking a look!
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ANOTHER ONE FOR BERENGUER
This time, he advances forward down the centre of the pitch and, from 20 yards out, lets rip with a low, left-footed attempt.
It was never bothering Onana, but there's another warning sign for United.
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'HE'S GOT TO HIT THE TARGET'
Here's that earlier opportunity for Berenguer, which the Athletic winger squandered.
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'He's got to hit the target there' - Berenguer early chance for Athletic

Video credit: TNT Sports


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PORTUGUESE CONNECTION

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UNITED GO CLOSE
A slick move from the hosts sees Fernandes release Garnacho, but with Agirrezabala closing him down, the Argentine cannot lift his finish.
Moments later, Dorgu sprints forward to catch Athletic cold, but the shot that comes at the end of the move – from Fernandes – is blocked.
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QUITE THE SIGHT
Though so far, Athletic have been the brightest.