Triumph at Old Trafford: Manchester United Storms into the Europa League Final

In the UEFA Europa League 2024/2025 semifinal match, Manchester United, led by manager Rúben Amorim, hosted Spain's Athletic Bilbao at Old Trafford in Manchester. The game was officiated by Daniel Siebert from Germany. After a 0–3 loss in the first leg, Athletic Bilbao’s head coach Ernesto Valverde opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation. In the 31st minute, 21-year-old Spanish midfielder Mikel Jaureguizar, wearing number 23, opened the scoring for Athletic. In the 72nd minute, Manchester United equalized when Mason Mount, wearing number 7, scored following an assist from Leny Yoro. In the 80th minute, Casemiro put United ahead 2–1 with a goal assisted by Bruno Fernandes. In the 85th minute, Rasmus Højlund extended the lead, converting a pass from Amad Diallo. In added time (90+1), Mason Mount completed his brace, setting the final score at 4–1 (7–1 on aggregate). Manchester United will face London’s Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final. The UEFA Europa League 2024/2025 final will take place on May 21, 2025, at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain.