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Man United breathe new life into season with Europa League triumph

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Burley calls Manchester United's first-leg win a 'huge night' (1:11)

Rob Dawson

May 2, 2025, 04:10 AM

BILBAO, Spain -- A performance out of nowhere and a result no one saw coming: Manchester United breathed new life into their ailing season by shocking Athletic Club in the Europa League semifinals Thursday night.

A stunning 3-0 victory in Bilbao means Ruben Amorim's team -- battered and bruised by a miserable campaign in the Premier League -- stands on the brink of return to Bilbao later this month for a European final.

It was made possible by a blistering end to the first half during which United scored three goals in 15 frantic minutes.

None of it really made any sense. United struggle to score goals, but suddenly became clinical. Athletic Club have the best defensive record in Spain, but were momentarily ragged and disorganized.