Bruno Fernandes scores twice as Man Utd seal game in first half in Bilbao, where Athletic Club were reduced to 10 men.
Manchester United secured a commanding 3-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League semifinal first leg, with Bruno Fernandes scoring two goals, including a penalty after Bilbao’s Daniel Vivian was sent off. Casemiro opened the scoring, and Fernandes added a second before halftime, leaving United well-positioned for the return leg. The win marks a significant achievement for United, contrasting their struggles in the Premier League, as they aim for their first European trophy.