
Manchester United won 3-0 in the first-leg of their Europa League semi-final clash against Athletic Club.
It was a quick start to the game from United, who scored within four minutes but the goal was ruled out for offside.
But the pressure continued and United scored through Casemiro before Rasmus Hojlund won a penalty and Daniel Vivian was sent off.
Bruno Fernandes scored from the spot and then the United captain added a third just before the break to put United into a dominant position.
United probed in the second half but were unable to add a fourth goal. They will still be pleased taking a three-goal lead back to Old Trafford.
The United player ratings can be read below.
United player ratings vs Athletic Club
Andre Onana – 6/10
Did not have much to do all night.
Victor Lindelof – 7/10
Some real dodgy moments early on but did make a goal-saving block at 0-0 and improved afterwards.
Harry Maguire – 8.5/10
He clearly got some inspiration from Lamine Yamal last night. What an incredible assist for the opener and was able to come off early.
Leny Yoro – 8/10
A solid display at the back. So composed.
Noussair Mazraoui – 8/10
Brilliant low cross which led to the penalty and red card. So close to scoring a rocket on the turn of the half and continued with a solid display.
Manuel Ugarte – 8/10
An absolutely terrible start to the game and almost cost United on several occasions deeper on. He was moved forward later on in the half and managed to pick up two assists and turned his game around.
Casemiro – 9/10
Such a good game, he bailed some of his teammates out defensively and came up with a big header for the first goal. So solid in the middle.
Patrick Dorgu – 7/10
Some difficulties defensively early on but grew into the game.
Alejandro Garnacho – 8.5/10
A really sharp start to the game and was just offside when he put the ball in the back of the net after a matter of minutes. He recovered excellently in the buildup to the second goal to setup Mazraoui for the cross. Great display.
Bruno Fernandes – 8.5/10
Ice cold for the penalty. Never in doubt. Then a calm finish to make it three. Unbelievable.
Rasmus Hojlund – 8/10
A few good pieces of holdup, including for the third goal, and it was a good run which led to the penalty and red card.
Substitutes
Mason Mount – 6.5/10
Matthijs de Ligt – 7/10
Luke Shaw – 7.5/10
Kobbie Mainoo – 7/10
Amad – 7.5/10
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