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Manchester United has advanced to the Europa League final for the first time in four years. The final match is Son Heung-min's Tottenham.
Manchester United won 4-1 in the second leg of the Europa League (UEL) semifinals of the 2024-2025 season at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, at 4 a.m. on the 9th (Korea time). Manchester United completely overpowered Athletic with a combined score of 7-1 in the first and second games and brought tickets to the finals.
United are ready for a 3-4-3 formation. Rasmus Hoylun, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Patrick Dorgu, Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro, Nusair Mazrawi, Lenny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Viktor Lindelof and Andre Onana were selected as starters.
At the beginning of the game, neither Manchester United nor Athletic took the lead, leading to a rather boring development. In the 23rd minute of the first half, Manchester United seemed to have a chance. Bruno correctly poked the ball into the back space. Dorgu fell during the contest with the defender, but the referee did not declare a penalty.
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At the beginning of the game, neither Manchester United nor Athletic took the lead, leading to a rather boring development. In the 23rd minute of the first half, Manchester United seemed to have a chance. Bruno correctly poked the ball into the back space. Dorgu fell during the contest with the defender, but the referee did not declare a penalty.
Manchester United gave up the first run. In the 31st minute of the first half, Athletic immediately started attacking with Maguire's ridiculous pass. Mikel Haurehysar boldly tried to shoot after catching the ball, and the shot shook Manchester United's net with a fantastic trajectory.
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Manchester United are starting to pick themselves up after losing a point. Little by little, he regained the lead and turned the game into Manchester United's flow. In the 43rd minute of the first half, Manchester United had a decisive opportunity to score. Dorgu stabbed Garnacho, who penetrated through the defense. Garnacho attempted a chip shot over the goalkeeper's height in a one-on-one opportunity, but the direction was wrong. United finished the first half with one goal allowed.
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Manchester United maintained its trend early in the second half. Athletic tried to narrow the gap through counterattacks, but Manchester United's defense was no longer shaken. Manchester United manager Hoobeng Amorim attempted a major change in the 17th minute of the second half. Put Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Ahmad Diallo and gave Mazrawi, Garnacho and Ugarte a break. With Diallo coming in, Manchester United's offense began to revive.
Manchester United overpowered Athletic's will to chase. In the 26th minute of the second half, center back Yoro advanced directly near the penalty box. Mount equalized with a fantastic turning shot after receiving a pass from Yoro. United are very close to going to the UEL final.
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United turned the game around at home. In the 35th minute of the second half, Bruno sharply raised the free kick. Casemiro made a come-from-behind goal with an exquisite header. Confident of going to the finals, Manchester United aimed to score a decisive goal by slowing down the tempo of the game. In the 40th minute of the second half, Diallo boldly tried to break through from the right. Diallo calmly crossed and Hoyleun took it in front of the net. In the second half of extra time, Manchester United won as it was when Mount saw the post empty and scored a long-range goal.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
