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Manchester United Rout Athletic Club in Thrilling Europa League Encounter
Manchester, May 8, 2025.- Manchester United convincingly defeated Athletic Club 4-1 in a thrilling UEFA Europa League semi-final clash at Old Trafford. The match, officiated by Daniel Siebert (Germany), was an exciting encounter with chances at both ends, although Manchester United’s superiority was evident in the final scoreline.
Athletic Club took the lead in the 31st minute with a goal from Mikel Jauregizar, who received a yellow card shortly before and another later. However, Manchester United responded strongly. Mason Mount, with a brace in the 72nd and 90th minutes, and Casemiro in the 80th, turned the game around. Rasmus Hojlund added a fourth goal in the 85th minute. Athletic Club accumulated four yellow cards, showcasing a feisty game. Despite the defeat, the visiting team showed determination and attempted to attack, but United’s defense held firm. Possession was fairly split (52% for Manchester United and 48% for Athletic Club). Manchester United had 10 shots, 4 on target, while Athletic Club managed only 1 shot on target from 11 attempts.
Substitutions athletic club: at minute 61 B. Prados Diaz came in and I. Ruiz de Galarreta went out., at minute 62 O. de Marcos came in and A. Gorosabel went out., at minute 62 A. Olabarrieta came in and A. Djalo went out., at minute 67 G. Guruzeta came in and U. Gomez went out., at minute 73 M. Vesga came in and B. Prados Diaz went out.
Substitutions manchester united: at minute 62 L. Shaw came in and N. Mazraoui went out., at minute 62 M. Mount came in and M. Ugarte went out., at minute 62 A. Diallo came in and A. Garnacho went out., at minute 81 H. Amass came in and V. Lindelof went out., at minute 81 K. Mainoo came in and Casemiro went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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