
⚽ Athletic Bilbao 0–3 Manchester United: Red Devils on Fire in Spain
At the iconic San Mamés stadium, Manchester United delivered a ruthless performance against Athletic Bilbao. Despite a promising start from the Spanish side, the Red Devils quickly took control and never looked back.
Match Highlights:
- 30’ – Casemiro opened the scoring with a powerful header after a corner initiated by Harry Maguire.
- 37’ – Bruno Fernandes doubled the lead from the penalty spot. Dani Vivian was sent off for a last-man foul on Rashford.
- 44’ – Fernandes struck again just before half-time, making it 3–0.
Playing with 10 men, Bilbao struggled to regain momentum in the second half. United maintained control and nearly added a fourth goal through chances from Casemiro and Mazraoui.
⚽ Tottenham 3–1 Bodø/Glimt: Lightning Start Shocks the Norwegians
In North London, Spurs stunned the Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt with an early goal and commanding first-half display.
Match Highlights:
- 1’ – Brennan Johnson scored just 38 seconds into the game — the fastest goal ever in a Europa League semi-final.
- 34’ – James Maddison doubled the lead after a clever through-ball from Pedro Porro.
- 62’ – Dominic Solanke converted a penalty after a foul on Cristian Romero.
- 83’ – Ulrik Saltnes scored a consolation for Bodø/Glimt with a deflected shot past Vicario.
Tottenham ended Bodø/Glimt’s impressive home unbeaten run in Europe and took a solid advantage into the second leg.
🔜 Second Leg Fixtures (May 8):
- 🏟️ Manchester United vs Athletic Bilbao at Old Trafford
- 🏟️ Bodø/Glimt vs Tottenham in Norway
An all-English final in Bilbao is looking increasingly likely — but European nights are never short of surprises.
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