Athletic Bilbao faced Manchester United at San Mames in a UEFA Europa League encounter which ended in a resounding 0-3 victory for the away side. The match was primarily defined by United's efficient attacking play, particularly in the first half. Casemiro opened the scoring thanks to an assist from Manuel Ugarte, who was pivotal throughout, providing two assists in total. Bruno Fernandes added two more goals before the break, one from the penalty spot and one from another Ugarte pass. The effectiveness and clinical nature of United's attack, demonstrated by scoring 3 goals from 7 shots on target, was a key highlight.

Athletic Bilbao's defensive organization was heavily tested by Manchester United's relentless pressure and quick transitions. The home side struggled to maintain discipline at the back, accruing two yellow cards and eventually a red card, which left them further compromised. Their inability to convert any of their 3 shots on target or capitalize on their 6 shots off target highlighted a lack of finishing precision. Despite having 19 fouls, the highest in the match, Bilbao couldn’t disrupt United's fluid offensive rhythm.

Manchester United's superior teamwork and synergy in midfield and attack were evident, with Manuel Ugarte dictating play and orchestrating forward moves. The cohesion between Ugarte and the attackers was crucial to breaking down a usually resilient Athletic Bilbao defense. Although corners (5 for United, 4 for Bilbao) and offsides (United 4, Bilbao 0) were relatively balanced, United's swift execution in transition phases broke the game wide open. Bilbao’s discipline issues and inability to execute defensively were accentuated by United's tactical exploitation of wide spaces and quick interchanges, ensuring a comfortable win for the away team.

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