Match report
Manchester United Defeats Athletic Club 4-1 in Europa League
Manchester United
4–1
FT
Athletic Club
May 8, 2025
Manchester United stormed past Athletic Club to secure a convincing 4-1 win in the UEFA Europa League. The Red Devils fought back after conceding early and capitalized on several key turning points throughout the game.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Manchester United 4 - Athletic Club 1
- • Athletic Club's Mikel Jauregizar opened scoring at minute 31
- • Mason Mount scored two goals (minutes 72 and 90+1)
- • Casemiro and R. Hojlund also found the net for Manchester United
- • Multiple substitutions from both teams, including N. Mazraoui's early switch
Lineups
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)
- 25 M. Ugarte (M)
- 18 Casemiro (M)
- 13 P. Dorgu (M)
- 17 A. Garnacho (F)
- 8 Bruno Fernandes (F)
- 9 R. Højlund (F)
Substitutes
- 23 L. Shaw
- 7 M. Mount
- 16 A. Diallo
- 37 K. Mainoo
- 41 H. Amass
- 14 C. Eriksen
- 22 T. Heaton
- 1 A. Bayındır
- 85 B. Mantato
- 80 J. Kamason
- 55 T. Fredricson
Athletic Club
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 Julen Agirrezabala (G)
- 2 Andoni Gorosabel (D)
- 5 Yeray (D)
- 14 Unai Núñez (D)
- 17 Yuri (D)
- 16 Ruíz de Galarreta (M)
- 23 Mikel Jauregizar (M)
- 11 Álvaro Djaló (M)
- 7 Álex Berenguer (M)
- 20 Unai Gómez (M)
- 21 Maroan Sannadi (F)
Substitutes
- 24 Beñat Prados
- 18 De Marcos
- 33 Aingeru Olabarrieta
- 12 Gorka Guruzeta
- 6 Mikel Vesga
- 39 Iker Varela
- 1 Unai Simón
- 28 Peio Canales
- 15 Lekue
- 35 Alejandro Rego
- 4 Aitor Paredes
- 32 Adama Boiro
Timeline
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25' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardN. Mazraoui
Foul
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31' Athletic Club Goal · Normal GoalMikel Jauregizar
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39' Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardMikel Jauregizar
Foul
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59' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardCasemiro
Foul
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61' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Ruiz de Galarreta · On: B. Prados Diaz
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61' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 2Off: Andoni Gorosabel · On: De Marcos
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62' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Mazraoui · On: L. Shaw
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62' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Ugarte · On: Mason Mount
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62' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 3Off: Álvaro Djaló · On: Aingeru Olabarrieta
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63' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Garnacho · On: A. Diallo
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67' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 4Off: U. Gomez · On: G. Guruzeta
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72' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalMason Mount · Assist: L. Yoro
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73' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Prados Diaz · On: M. Vesga
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78' Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardUnai Núñez
Foul
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79' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalCasemiro · Assist: Bruno Fernandes
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81' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4Off: Casemiro · On: K. Mainoo
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81' Manchester United subst · Substitution 5Off: V. Lindelof · On: H. Amass
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85' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalR. Hojlund · Assist: A. Diallo
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89' Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardM. Sannadi
Foul
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90'+1 Manchester United Card · Yellow CardPatrick Dorgu
Foul
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90'+1 Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalMason Mount
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester United | Athletic Club |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 81% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 11 |
| Corners | 0 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 453 | 406 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 1 |
| xG | 2.19 | 0.81 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 5 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 354 | 329 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 4 |
| Saves | 0 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Manchester United equalized through Mason Mount in the 72nd minute, sparking a strong comeback
- ▸ Casemiro's goal at the 79th minute shifted momentum further towards Manchester United, leading to two more goals