02.05.2025 00:10
In the first matches of the UEFA Europa League semi-finals, Manchester United defeated Bilbao 3-0 away, while Tottenham Hotspur won 3-1 against Bodo Glimt at home.
In the first leg of the UEFA Europa League semi-final, Athletic Bilbao faced Manchester United. The match played at San Mames Stadium ended with Manchester United winning 3-0.
The goals that brought victory to Manchester United were scored by Casemiro in the 30th minute, Bruno Fernandes from a penalty in the 37th minute, and again Bruno Fernandes just seconds before the end of the first half in the 45th minute.
In Bilbao, Dani Vivian received a red card in the 35th minute for preventing a clear goal-scoring opportunity with a foul on Hojlund.
Our national goalkeeper Altay Bayındır completed the match on the bench. The return leg of the match will be played on Thursday, May 8, hosted by Manchester United.
BRUNO FERNANDES MADE HISTORY
With his goals, Bruno Fernandes became the first player in Europa League history to contribute more than 30 goals (19 goals, 12 assists) in the knockout stages.
TOTTENHAM ALSO WON COMFORTABLY
In another match of the first leg of the UEFA Europa League semi-final, Tottenham Hotspur faced Bodo Glimt. The match played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was won by the home team Tottenham with a score of 3-1, giving them a significant advantage on the road to the final.
The goals that brought victory to Tottenham were scored by Brennan Johnson just 40 seconds into the match, James Madison in the 34th minute, and Dominic Solanke from a penalty in the 61st minute. Bodo Glimt's only goal came in the 83rd minute from Ulrik Saltnes.
The return leg of the match will be played on Thursday, May 8, at Bodo Glimt's home ground.