Manchester United players celebrate their victory at the Europa League semi-final first leg match against Athletic Bilbao at the San Mames stadium. Photo: AP
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Sports LIVE Today, May 2: Athletic Vs Man United
Bruno Fernandes led Manchester United to a stunning 3-0 victory over 10-man Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final clash on Thursday.
Fernandes scored twice in a brilliant first-half display that saw Dani Vivian sent off in the 35th minute following the denial of a goal-scoring opportunity against Rasmus Hojlund.
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