Manchester United Secures 3-0 Victory Over Athletic Club in Europa League Semi-Final

Manchester United took a commanding 3-0 victory over Athletic Club in the Europa League semi-final first leg, with Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes (twice) scoring after the hosts were reduced to 10 men following Dani Vivian's dismissal for a foul on Rasmus Hojlund. Although Hojlund did not score, he played a pivotal role by winning the penalty and drawing the red card, and later attracted attention with a cheeky Instagram post celebrating the team's defensive 'clean sheet.' His remark, 'First time a group of lads from Manchester leave Spain with a clean sheet,' carried a double meaning, referencing both the team's defensive performance and an innuendo, which garnered widespread amusement among fans and teammates. This playful social media behavior is not new for Hojlund, who previously made similar risqué jokes after key victories. The win puts Manchester United in a strong position for the return leg and potentially a place in the final, where they could face Tottenham or Bodo/Glimt. Hojlund's humor and on-pitch contributions continue to be a talking point during what has been a challenging yet eventful season for the young striker.