Super-sub Mason Mount stole the show with a stunning double as Manchester United crushed Athletic Bilbao 4-1 at Old Trafford last night, setting up a mouth-watering all-English Europa League final against Tottenham.
The Red Devils, already sitting pretty with a 3-0 first-leg advantage, endured early jitters when Mikel Jauregizar punished Harry Maguire’s mistake with a spectacular 25-yard curler that silenced the Theatre of Dreams.
But Ruben Amorim’s men roared back in style with Mount leading the charge. The midfielder’s brilliant turn and strike on 72 minutes restored calm before Casemiro headed United further ahead just seven minutes later.
Rasmus Hojlund tapped in a third from close range, even finding time for a cheeky celebration selfie with provider Amad Diallo, before Mount delivered the moment of the night—spotting Bilbao’s keeper stranded and launching an audacious strike from inside his own half to cap a thumping 7-1 aggregate victory.
The faithful at Old Trafford erupted as United sealed their ticket to Bilbao for the May 21st showpiece against Premier League rivals Spurs in what promises to be an unforgettable all-English final.
After a nervy start where Athletic threatened repeatedly, it was Mount’s introduction that changed everything. His two-goal masterclass brought the Old Trafford crowd to their feet and sent a clear message to their Tottenham rivals—the Red Devils mean business.
