Athletic Bilbao 0-3 Manchester United
Updated
Manchester United won: Athletic Bilbao 0-3 Manchester United in the Europa League (Round 1/2) on Thu, 1 May 2025 at San Mamés Barria, Bilbao. Manchester United goals: Casemiro 30', Bruno Fernandes 37' (pen), Bruno Fernandes 45'. Sent off: Daniel Vivian (35'). Expected goals: 1.11-2.55. Possession: 27-73. Player of the match: Bruno Fernandes (9.3).
Match report
Manchester United rout Athletic Bilbao 3-0
Manchester United swept aside Athletic Bilbao 3-0 away from home at San Mamés Barria on Thursday 1 May in the Europa League.
Casemiro put Manchester United ahead on 30' (0-1), Bruno Fernandes made it 0-2 from the penalty spot on 37' and added another on 45' (0-3).
Daniel Vivian (Athletic Bilbao) was sent off on 35'.
Athletic Bilbao had 27% of the ball, shots were 9-14 (3-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.11-2.55. Manchester United were the better side on chances, too.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) was player of the match with a 9.3 rating.
Attendance: 51,980. Referee: Espen Eskås.
Match stats
| Athletic Bilbao | Manchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 27 | 73 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.11 | 2.55 |
| Total shots | 9 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 14 | 30 |
| Big chances | 2 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 161 (71%) | 563 (89%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total shots | 9 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 9 |
Lineups
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Julen Agirrezabala, Oscar de Marcos, Daniel Vivian, Yeray Álvarez, Yuri Berchiche, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Mikel Jauregizar, Inaki Williams, Alex Berenguer, Nico Williams, Maroan Sannadi
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Andre Onana, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Noussair Mazraoui, Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro, Patrick Dorgu, Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Rasmus Højlund
Key events
- 30' · Goal · Casemiro (Manchester United)
- 35' · Red card · Daniel Vivian (Athletic Bilbao)
- 36' · Yellow card · Yuri Berchiche (Athletic Bilbao)
- 37' · Goal · Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
- 42' · Substitution · Andoni Gorosabel for Oscar de Marcos (Athletic Bilbao)
- 42' · Substitution · Aitor Paredes for Alex Berenguer (Athletic Bilbao)
- 45' · Goal · Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
- 46' · Substitution · Benat Prados for Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Bilbao)
- 58' · Yellow card · Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao)
- 61' · Yellow card · Yeray Álvarez (Athletic Bilbao)
- 65' · Substitution · Matthijs de Ligt for Harry Maguire (Manchester United)
- 65' · Substitution · Mason Mount for Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United)
- 74' · Substitution · Luke Shaw for Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United)
- 77' · Yellow card · Mason Mount (Manchester United)
- 79' · Substitution · Unai Gomez for Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- 84' · Substitution · Kobbie Mainoo for Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)
- 84' · Substitution · Amad for Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United)
- 84' · Yellow card · Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)
- 87' · Substitution · Alvaro Djalo for Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Leny Yoro (Manchester United)
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Questions
Who won Athletic Bilbao vs Manchester United?
Manchester United won, 0-3 (Europa League) on Thu, 1 May 2025.
When and where is Athletic Bilbao vs Manchester United?
Thu, 1 May 2025, 19:00 UTC at San Mamés Barria, Bilbao, Europa League.