Man Utd 4-1 Athletic Club (7-1 agg): Player ratings as Red Devils reach Europa League final
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Manchester United confirmed their place in the Europa League final following an incredible 4-1 comeback victory over Athletic Club at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils were rampant 3-0 winners during last week’s semi-final first leg in Bilbao and were grateful for their sizeable buffer as they entered half-time in Manchester one goal down on the night. Mikel Jauregizar’s beautiful long-range effort gave the travelling supporters something to celebrate and set nerves jangling among the home faithful.
United continued to make life difficult for themselves after the restart but a moment of magic from substitute Mason Mount turned the game around. An excellent spin and finish just inside the penalty area restored the home side’s three-goal cushion and destroyed any hopes of an Athletic comeback.
Casemiro put United ahead with ten minutes remaining after glancing home Bruno Fernandes’ free kick, with Rasmus Hojlund then adding a third from close range following Amad Diallo’s pick-out.
There was still time for Mount to add more gloss to the scoreline as he capitalised on a poor clearance from Athletic goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala and fired into an empty net from just inside the visitors’ half.
Four goals in 19 minutes secured an impressive 7-1 aggregate victory for Ruben Amorim’s side and a date with Tottenham Hotspur in what will be an all-English final back in Bilbao. The winner of that clash will earn handsome riches next season by qualifying for the Champions League.
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Player |
Rating |
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GK: Andre Onana |
6.1/10 |
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CB: Victor Lindelof |
6.9/10 |
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CB: Harry Maguire |
6.9/10 |
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CB: Leny Yoro |
8.1/10 |
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RM: Noussair Mazraoui |
6.9/10 |
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CM: Casemiro |
8.5/10 |
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CM: Manuel Ugarte |
7.3/10 |
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LM: Patrick Dorgu |
7.6/10 |
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AM: Alejandro Garnacho |
6.7/10 |
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AM: Bruno Fernandes |
8.5/10 |
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ST: Rasmus Hojlund |
7.7/10 |
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SUB: Mason Mount (62′ for Ugarte) |
8.9/10 |
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SUB: Luke Shaw (62′ for Mazraoui) |
6.6/10 |
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SUB: Amad Diallo (62′ for Garnacho) |
7.6/10 |
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SUB: Harry Amass (81′ for Lindelof) |
N/A |
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SUB: Kobbie Mainoo (81′ for Casemiro) |
N/A |
Subs not used: Altay Bayindir (GK), Tom Heaton (GK), Jaydan Kamason, Tyler Fredricson, Christian Eriksen, Bendito Mantato.
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Player |
Rating |
|---|---|
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GK: Julen Agirrezabala |
5.1/10 |
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RB: Andoni Gorosabel |
7.1/10 |
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CB: Yeray Alvarez |
5.9/10 |
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CB: Unai Nunez |
5.1/10 |
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LB: Yuri Berchiche |
5.7/10 |
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DM: Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta |
7.0/10 |
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DM: Mikel Jauregizar |
6.2/10 |
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RW: Alvaro Djalo |
6.1/10 |
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AM: Alex Berenguer |
5.3/10 |
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LW: Unai Gomez |
6.7/10 |
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ST: Maroan Sannadi |
6.1/10 |
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SUB: Oscar de Marcos (62′ for Gorosabel) |
6.5/10 |
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SUB: Aingeru Olabarrieta (62′ for Djalo) |
5.9/10 |
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SUB: Benat Prados (62′ for De Galarreta) |
6.3/10 |
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SUB: Gorka Guruzeta (67′ for Gomez) |
4.7/10 |
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SUB: Mikel Vesga (73′ for Prados) |
6.0/10 |
Subs not used: Unai Simon, Adama Boiro, Aitor Paredes, Inigo Lekue, Alejandro Rego, Peio Canales, Iker Varela.
Player of the match: Mason Mount (Man Utd)
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