Whatever the performance in the EPL, Manchester United put one foot in the Europa League final. In the first leg of the semifinal, Athletic Bilbao defeated Red Devils 4-1. Bruuno Fernandez and a goal Casimiro scored two goals.
The Red Devils have been attacked at the San Mamas Stadium at Bilbao's house at night. Casimiro got the lead in the 5 minutes of the match. Just seven minutes later, Bruno Fernandez doubled the penalty. At the very last minute of the first half, Captain Bruneo confirmed the second goal of the United States.
Athletic Bilbao could not cope with the push of losing a player in the first half.
At the end of the match, United Defender Harry Maguer said that winning three goals is definitely a good start. We have to be properly ready. One leg is in the final but is still not sure.
The second leg of the semifinal will be on May 7 at Old Trafford in Manchester's home ground.
