Manchester United reach Europa League final after dispatching Athletic Bilbao

Manchester United's Mason Mount scores the equaliser in the 72nd minute. PHOTO: REUTERS

UPDATED May 09, 2025, 06:01 AM

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MANCHESTER, England - Manchester United booked their berth in the Europa League final after a 4-1 semi-final win Athletic Bilbao on May 8, with Mason Mount scoring twice to hand the hosts a 7-1 aggregate win and a chance for the beleaguered team to hoist some silverware this season.

United, who are languishing in 15th place in the Premier League, kicked off the night with a comfortable cushion thanks to their stunning 3-0 victory a week earlier in Bilbao.

But Mikel Jauregizar put Athletic on the score sheet in the 31st minute after a terrible clearance attempt by Harry Maguire landed at the Spaniard's feet and he unleashed a blistering shot from outside the box into the top corner.

Mount drew United level in the 72nd minute, latching onto a pass from Leny Yoro before turning and firing past goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala.

Casemiro headed home from a free kick seven minutes later, and Rasmus Hojlund put the game out of reach in the 85th when Amad Diallo cut the ball back from the byline into the six-yard box and the Dane tapped into an empty net.