Amorim Warns Man United to Stay Alert Despite 3-0 Lead over Athletic Club

Ruben Amorim has warned Manchester United not to become complacent despite their strong 3-0 victory over Athletic Club in the Europa League semifinal first leg at San Mames.

Red Card Turns the Tide Early

Although Athletic Club dominated the opening 20 minutes, the match turned dramatically after Dani Vivian received a red card following a VAR review for pulling Rasmus Højlund. The dismissal changed the game’s momentum entirely.

United’s Rapid-Fire Goals Before Halftime

Manchester United capitalized on the advantage, scoring three times in just 15 minutes. Casemiro opened the scoring with a powerful header, followed by a brace from Bruno Fernandes — one of which came from the penalty spot.

Amorim Emphasizes Focus for Second Leg

“I think they have to think about the second leg and focus more on the first 20 minutes than the rest of the game because the game is going to be really tough,” said Ruben Amorim, urging United not to underestimate their opponent.

Potential All-English Final on the Horizon

The win sets up the possibility of an all-English final, as Tottenham Hotspur defeated Bodo/Glimt 3-1 in the other semifinal fixture.