Match report
Manchester United Defeats Athletic Club 3-0 in Europa League
Athletic Club
0–3
FT
Manchester United
May 1, 2025
Manchester United secured a resounding 3-0 victory against Athletic Club in the UEFA Europa League, thanks to goals from Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes. The game turned decisively for Manchester United after Athletic Club's defender D. Vivian was sent off early on due to a red card.
Key Facts
- • Athletic Club 0–3 Manchester United
- • Casemiro scored the opening goal in the 30th minute
- • D. Vivian received a red card for Athletic Club at the 35th minute
- • Bruno Fernandes netted two goals, one from a penalty and another in normal play
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams
Lineups
Athletic Club
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 Julen Agirrezabala (G)
- 18 De Marcos (D)
- 3 Dani Vivian (D)
- 5 Yeray (D)
- 17 Yuri (D)
- 16 Ruíz de Galarreta (M)
- 23 Mikel Jauregizar (M)
- 9 I. Williams (M)
- 7 Álex Berenguer (M)
- 10 Nico Williams (M)
- 21 Maroan Sannadi (F)
Substitutes
- 4 Aitor Paredes
- 2 Andoni Gorosabel
- 24 Beñat Prados
- 20 Unai Gómez
- 11 Álvaro Djaló
- 28 Peio Canales
- 6 Mikel Vesga
- 1 Unai Simón
- 15 Lekue
- 32 Adama Boiro
- 14 Unai Núñez
- 12 Gorka Guruzeta
Manchester United
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 24 A. Onana (G)
- 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
- 5 H. Maguire (D)
- 15 L. Yoro (D)
- 3 N. Mazraoui (M)
- 18 Casemiro (M)
- 25 M. Ugarte (M)
- 13 P. Dorgu (M)
- 17 A. Garnacho (F)
- 8 Bruno Fernandes (F)
- 9 R. Højlund (F)
Substitutes
- 7 M. Mount
- 4 M. de Ligt
- 23 L. Shaw
- 37 K. Mainoo
- 16 A. Diallo
- 85 B. Mantato
- 80 J. Kamason
- 55 T. Fredricson
- 14 C. Eriksen
- 22 T. Heaton
- 1 A. Bayındır
- 41 H. Amass
Timeline
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?' Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardUnai Simón
Argument
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30' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalCasemiro · Assist: M. Ugarte
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34' Manchester United Var · Penalty confirmedR. Hojlund
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35' Athletic Club Card · Red CardD. Vivian
Professional foul last man
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36' Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardY. Berchiche
Argument
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37' Manchester United Goal · PenaltyBruno Fernandes
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42' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Berenguer · On: Aitor Paredes
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42' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 2Off: De Marcos · On: Andoni Gorosabel
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45' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalBruno Fernandes · Assist: M. Ugarte
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46' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Ruiz de Galarreta · On: B. Prados Diaz
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61' Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardYeray Álvarez
Foul
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65' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Ugarte · On: Mason Mount
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65' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: Harry Maguire · On: M. de Ligt
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74' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Mazraoui · On: L. Shaw
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77' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardMason Mount
Foul
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79' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 4Off: Nico Williams · On: U. Gomez
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84' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardA. Garnacho
Time wasting
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84' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Garnacho · On: K. Mainoo
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84' Manchester United subst · Substitution 5Off: Patrick Dorgu · On: A. Diallo
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87' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 5Off: I. Williams · On: Álvaro Djaló
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90'+3 Manchester United Card · Yellow CardL. Yoro
Time wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Athletic Club | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 19 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 71% | 89% |
| Offsides | 0 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 9 | 14 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 228 | 631 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 7 |
| xG | 1.11 | 2.55 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 27% | 73% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 161 | 563 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 9 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Athletic Club's D. Vivian was shown a red card at the 35th minute, leaving them down to ten men and significantly impacting their chances of recovery.
- ▸ Bruno Fernandes' second goal in the 45th minute effectively sealed Manchester United's victory.