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The Sun
01-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Athletic Bilbao vs Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Europa League semi-final updates as Fernandes puts United THREE up
MANCHESTER UNITED are THREE up in their thrilling Europa League semi-final first leg against Athletic Bilbao! Casemiro nodded the visitors in front off the back of some silky skills from Harry Maguire. And then five minutes later, Vivian pulled Rasmus Hojlund down in the box which led to a red card and a coolly dispatched Bruno Fernandes penalty. Now, Fernandes has bagged his second in what is turning out to be a rout in Bilbao. TV channel: TNT Sports 1 Live stream: discovery+ Athletic Bilbao team: Agirrezabala; De Marcos, Vivian, Yeray, Yuri; Jauregizar, Galarreta; Williams, Berenguer, Williams Jr; Maroan Man Utd team: Onana; Lindelof, Maguire, Yoro; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu; Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund. Today, 17:48 By Nyle Smith Blue are ya It's all change for United on the kit front tonight, who are wearing a colour not seen before this season. Amorim's men will be in their blue change strip to avoid a clash of colours with the red-and-white stripes of Bilbao. But the eagle-eyed among you will notice United are wearing shorts that are officially 'clear onyx' in colour, almost white. Today, 17:32 By Nyle Smith Past meetings You have to go back to 2012 for the last time this pair faced off in Europe. And the history doesn't make good reading for the Red Devils. Athletic Club KO'd United out of the Europa League on that occasion, winning a two-legged quarter final 5-3 on aggregate. Today, 17:31 By Nyle Smith Cup for it Ruben Amorim has been keen to talk down United's chances of winning the Europa League. The Portuguese has claimed even lifting the trophy would not "save" United's horror season. He explained: "'Lifting a trophy won't fix our problems. "It gets us Champions League cash and games , but we need better decisions, better recruitment and to win the fans back with consistency. "This is just a shortcut- nothing more." Today, 17:30 By Nyle Smith Welcome to SunSport's coverage of Athletic Bilbao vs Man Utd It's all or nothing for Ruben Amorim and Manchester United. After one of the most disappointing domestic seasons in living memory, the Red Devils have just the Europa League left to save their season. United haven't had their hands on European silverware since the 2017 season. And it seems almost unthinkable that after such a disastrous campaign, they're in with a real shout of lifting the Europa League. That night against Lyon in the last round will not be forgotten in a hurry - and the stars seem to have aligned for Amorim's men in this competition. Tonight they face a tough test on the road in Spain, with Athletic Bilbao looking to win their first ever Euro trophy. The final next month is being held at their stunning Estadio de San Mamés - and United are hoping to spoil the party before it even starts. Kick-off tonight at 8pm, we've team news imminently.
The Sun
01-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Athletic Bilbao vs Man Utd LIVE SCORE: Europa League semi-final updates as Casemiro puts United ahead
MANCHESTER UNITED are AHEAD in their thrilling Europa League semi-final first leg against Athletic Bilbao. Harry Maguire produced some magic on the wing before putting the ball in the box. And after a couple of deflections, Casemiro rose highest to head the Red Devils in front. TV channel: TNT Sports 1 Live stream: discovery+ Athletic Bilbao team: Agirrezabala; De Marcos, Vivian, Yeray, Yuri; Jauregizar, Galarreta; Williams, Berenguer, Williams Jr; Maroan Man Utd team: Onana; Lindelof, Maguire, Yoro; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu; Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund. Follow our live blog below... Today, 18:15 By Nyle Smith Athletic Bilbao's early team news For the hosts, leading scorer Oihan Sancet is confirmed out But Arsenal target and Euro 2024 winner Nico Williams has passed a late fitness test. Today, 18:00 By Nyle Smith Man Utd's early team news The Red Devils a welcome boost on tonight with both Amad Diallo and Matthjis De Ligt returning to training. Both have travelled with the squad, but can probably hope for a place on the bench at best. Luke Shaw is also set to feature - possibly in a back-three alongside Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro. Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund and Bruno Fernandes are set to lead the line. Today, 17:48 By Nyle Smith Blue are ya It's all change for United on the kit front tonight, who are wearing a colour not seen before this season. Amorim's men will be in their blue change strip to avoid a clash of colours with the red-and-white stripes of Bilbao. But the eagle-eyed among you will notice United are wearing shorts that are officially 'clear onyx' in colour, almost white. Today, 17:32 By Nyle Smith Past meetings You have to go back to 2012 for the last time this pair faced off in Europe. And the history doesn't make good reading for the Red Devils. Athletic Club KO'd United out of the Europa League on that occasion, winning a two-legged quarter final 5-3 on aggregate. Today, 17:31 By Nyle Smith Cup for it Ruben Amorim has been keen to talk down United's chances of winning the Europa League. The Portuguese has claimed even lifting the trophy would not "save" United's horror season. He explained: "'Lifting a trophy won't fix our problems. "It gets us Champions League cash and games , but we need better decisions, better recruitment and to win the fans back with consistency. "This is just a shortcut- nothing more." Today, 17:30 By Nyle Smith Welcome to SunSport's coverage of Athletic Bilbao vs Man Utd It's all or nothing for Ruben Amorim and Manchester United. After one of the most disappointing domestic seasons in living memory, the Red Devils have just the Europa League left to save their season. United haven't had their hands on European silverware since the 2017 season. And it seems almost unthinkable that after such a disastrous campaign, they're in with a real shout of lifting the Europa League. That night against Lyon in the last round will not be forgotten in a hurry - and the stars seem to have aligned for Amorim's men in this competition. Tonight they face a tough test on the road in Spain, with Athletic Bilbao looking to win their first ever Euro trophy. The final next month is being held at their stunning Estadio de San Mamés - and United are hoping to spoil the party before it even starts. Kick-off tonight at 8pm, we've team news imminently.
The Sun
01-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Athletic Bilbao vs Man Utd LIVE SCORE: Europa League semi-final updates as United look to take lead back to Old Trafford
MANCHESTER UNITED travel to Athletic Bilbao for the first leg of their Europa League semi-final TONIGHT. The Red Devils will be looking to build on the momentum gained from their bonkers 7-6 aggregate win over Lyon in the last round. United's only shot at silverware and Champions League qualification lies in the Europa League. Athletic Bilbao knocked out Rangers in the previous round to put them two matches away from a European final in their own stadium. Follow our live blog below... 3 minutes ago By Nyle Smith Past meetings You have to go back to 2012 for the last time this pair faced off in Europe. And the history doesn't make good reading for the Red Devils. Athletic Club KO'd United out of the Europa League on that occasion, winning a two-legged quarter final 5-3 on aggregate. 4 minutes ago By Nyle Smith Cup for it Ruben Amorim has been keen to talk down United's chances of winning the Europa League. The Portuguese has claimed even lifting the trophy would not "save" United's horror season. He explained: "'Lifting a trophy won't fix our problems. "It gets us Champions League cash and games , but we need better decisions, better recruitment and to win the fans back with consistency. "This is just a shortcut- nothing more." 5 minutes ago By Nyle Smith Welcome to SunSport's coverage of Athletic Bilbao vs Man Utd It's all or nothing for Ruben Amorim and Manchester United. After one of the most disappointing domestic seasons in living memory, the Red Devils have just the Europa League left to save their season. United haven't had their hands on European silverware since the 2017 season. And it seems almost unthinkable that after such a disastrous campaign, they're in with a real shout of lifting the Europa League. That night against Lyon in the last round will not be forgotten in a hurry - and the stars seem to have aligned for Amorim's men in this competition. Tonight they face a tough test on the road in Spain, with Athletic Bilbao looking to win their first ever Euro trophy. The final next month is being held at their stunning Estadio de San Mamés - and United are hoping to spoil the party before it even starts. Kick-off tonight at 8pm, we've team news imminently.
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Barcelona vs Inter Milan LIVE RESULT: Champions League updates as Raphinha's screamer puts hosts level once again
BARCELONA have now equalised in their thrilling Champions League semi-final tie against Inter Milan - and all SIX goals have been sensational. Marcus Thuram scored with an audacious flick inside THIRTY SECONDS before Denzel Dumfries followed up with a spectacular bicycle kick a little over twenty minutes later. Lamine Yamal scored a solo strike to make it 2-1, and then Ferran Torres temporarily levelled the scoreline. Dumfries then popped up with his second goal of the night but a minute later, Raphina fired one in from long-range. Today, 19:10 By Nyle Smith Barcelona subs Pena, Araujo, Gavi, Fati, Torre, Christensen, Lopez, Victor, Garcia, Fort, Astraiga Today, 19:01 By Nyle Smith Inter starting XI Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitarayan, Dimarco; Martinez, Thuram Today, 18:59 By Nyle Smith Barcelona starting XI Scczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Ferran Today, 18:45 By Nyle Smith Last time out The last time Barcelona and Inter went toe-to-toe, it was an absolute cracker of a match. It was a Group C encounter in 2022 which ended 3-3 and had three goals in the final ten minutes Barcelona's then Ousmane Dembele opened the scoring before Nicolo Barella equalised ten minutes later. Lautaro Martinez then fired the Italians ahead on the 63rd minute until Robert Lewandowski made it 2-2 eight minutes from time. Inter's Robin Gosens thought he had won it with a late 89th minute strike. However, Lewandowski scored deep into stoppage time, forcing the shares to be spoiled. Today, 18:30 By Nyle Smith Lam but not the goat One of the main reasons why Barcelona are on the road to a great amount of success is down to teen sensation Lamine Yamal. Yamal, 17, has been incredible this season and has even been compared to Lionel Messi. However, the Spaniard has quickly shut those comparisons down. The Barcelona wonderkid said: 'I don't compare myself to him, because I don't compare myself to anyone, and much less with Messi. We are thinking about improving ourselves every day and on being better the next day. 'I don't think the comparison makes sense, with Messi even less. I'm going to enjoy myself and be myself. I admire him, obviously, as the best player in history, but I don't compare myself to him.' Today, 17:56 By Nyle Smith Barcelona's treble hunt Hansi Flick is on a mission this season to help Barcelona secure what would be a tremendous treble and they've got one crown jewel in the bag already. The Catalan giants go into this game off the back of an explosive Copa Del Rey final win against bitter rivals Real Madrid. A extra-time strike from defender Jules Kounde fired Barca to the trophy. They are also currently top of La Liga by four points with just FIVE games to go so they'll fancy themselves to win the Spanish first division too. And the Treble could be complete should they beat Inter Milan and then either Arsenal or PSG in the final. What a time to be a Barcelona fan. Today, 17:20 By Nyle Smith Impulsive Inter Inter had to fight hard to secure their place in the semi-final but they got the job done at the expense of German giants Bayern. Bayern's Harry Kane is chasing a first career trophy, but it will need to come in the Bundesliga if he is to win it Inter Milan were pegged back to 2-2 on the aggregate after Kane's strike in the second half, but they had a huge counter-punch for Bayern. Lautaro Martinez and Benjamin Pavard scored to put PSG 4-2 up on aggregate, and Eric Dier's late strike could not inspire a late Bayern comeback. Today, 17:17 By Nyle Smith Battling Barca Barcelona escaped making history for the wrong reasons in their quarter-final encounter against Borussia Dortmund. The Spanish giants ran rampant at home in the first encounter as they raced into a four-goal advantage. However, marksman Guirassy would be the man to spark a potential comeback as he dispatched with ease from the penalty spot to kick-start the second leg. Four minutes after the interval, Guirassy would bundle in a set-piece to add a second. Chances of a comeback would be halted as a sweeping Catalan counter was fired in by Ramy Bensebaini - into his own net. Nonetheless, Guirassy's willingness was too much to handle as he was handed his opportunity to complete a perfect hat-trick and took it from close range. Today, 17:16 By Nyle Smith Welcome to SunSport's coverage of Barcelona vs Inter All eyes will be on the Estadi Olimpic TONIGHT as Barcelona host Inter in the first leg of their mammoth Champions League semi-final tie! Barca couldn't go into this match in better spirits if they tried, as Jules Kounde's extra-time strike helped them to clinch the Copa Del Rey at the expense of bitter rivals Real Madrid on Sunday. And 17-year-old wonderkid Lamine Yamal was instrumental once again just like he was for the Catalans Champions League quarter-final win against German giants Borussia Dortmund. But they now face a resolute Inter, who knocked out Harry Kane's Bayern in the previous round, however, the Italians did recently lose to rivals Roma on the weekend. Stay tuned as coming right up, we'll have any breaking news, coverage on the atmosphere and the lineups all before kick-off at 8pm.
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Barcelona vs Inter Milan LIVE SCORE: Champions League updates as Yamal's sensational solo goal pulls one back for hosts
BARCELONA have pulled one back in their thrilling Champions League semi-final tie against Inter Milan - and all three goals have been sensational! Marcus Thuram scored with an audacious flick inside THIRTY SECONDS. Then Denzel Dumfries followed up with a spectacular bicycle kick a little over twenty minutes later. But Lamine Yamal's solo strike has now made it 2-1. Today, 19:01 By Nyle Smith Inter starting XI Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitarayan, Dimarco; Martinez, Thuram Today, 18:59 By Nyle Smith Barcelona starting XI Scczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Ferran Today, 18:45 By Nyle Smith Last time out The last time Barcelona and Inter went toe-to-toe, it was an absolute cracker of a match. It was a Group C encounter in 2022 which ended 3-3 and had three goals in the final ten minutes Barcelona's then Ousmane Dembele opened the scoring before Nicolo Barella equalised ten minutes later. Lautaro Martinez then fired the Italians ahead on the 63rd minute until Robert Lewandowski made it 2-2 eight minutes from time. Inter's Robin Gosens thought he had won it with a late 89th minute strike. However, Lewandowski scored deep into stoppage time, forcing the shares to be spoiled. Today, 18:30 By Nyle Smith Lam but not the goat One of the main reasons why Barcelona are on the road to a great amount of success is down to teen sensation Lamine Yamal. Yamal, 17, has been incredible this season and has even been compared to Lionel Messi. However, the Spaniard has quickly shut those comparisons down. The Barcelona wonderkid said: 'I don't compare myself to him, because I don't compare myself to anyone, and much less with Messi. We are thinking about improving ourselves every day and on being better the next day. 'I don't think the comparison makes sense, with Messi even less. I'm going to enjoy myself and be myself. I admire him, obviously, as the best player in history, but I don't compare myself to him.' Today, 17:56 By Nyle Smith Barcelona's treble hunt Hansi Flick is on a mission this season to help Barcelona secure what would be a tremendous treble and they've got one crown jewel in the bag already. The Catalan giants go into this game off the back of an explosive Copa Del Rey final win against bitter rivals Real Madrid. A extra-time strike from defender Jules Kounde fired Barca to the trophy. They are also currently top of La Liga by four points with just FIVE games to go so they'll fancy themselves to win the Spanish first division too. And the Treble could be complete should they beat Inter Milan and then either Arsenal or PSG in the final. What a time to be a Barcelona fan. Today, 17:20 By Nyle Smith Impulsive Inter Inter had to fight hard to secure their place in the semi-final but they got the job done at the expense of German giants Bayern. Bayern's Harry Kane is chasing a first career trophy, but it will need to come in the Bundesliga if he is to win it Inter Milan were pegged back to 2-2 on the aggregate after Kane's strike in the second half, but they had a huge counter-punch for Bayern. Lautaro Martinez and Benjamin Pavard scored to put PSG 4-2 up on aggregate, and Eric Dier's late strike could not inspire a late Bayern comeback. Today, 17:17 By Nyle Smith Battling Barca Barcelona escaped making history for the wrong reasons in their quarter-final encounter against Borussia Dortmund. The Spanish giants ran rampant at home in the first encounter as they raced into a four-goal advantage. However, marksman Guirassy would be the man to spark a potential comeback as he dispatched with ease from the penalty spot to kick-start the second leg. Four minutes after the interval, Guirassy would bundle in a set-piece to add a second. Chances of a comeback would be halted as a sweeping Catalan counter was fired in by Ramy Bensebaini - into his own net. Nonetheless, Guirassy's willingness was too much to handle as he was handed his opportunity to complete a perfect hat-trick and took it from close range. Today, 17:16 By Nyle Smith Welcome to SunSport's coverage of Barcelona vs Inter All eyes will be on the Estadi Olimpic TONIGHT as Barcelona host Inter in the first leg of their mammoth Champions League semi-final tie! Barca couldn't go into this match in better spirits if they tried, as Jules Kounde's extra-time strike helped them to clinch the Copa Del Rey at the expense of bitter rivals Real Madrid on Sunday. And 17-year-old wonderkid Lamine Yamal was instrumental once again just like he was for the Catalans Champions League quarter-final win against German giants Borussia Dortmund. But they now face a resolute Inter, who knocked out Harry Kane's Bayern in the previous round, however, the Italians did recently lose to rivals Roma on the weekend. Stay tuned as coming right up, we'll have any breaking news, coverage on the atmosphere and the lineups all before kick-off at 8pm.
