In Thursday's Europa League semi-final first leg, Manchester United secured a comfortable 3-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao at San Mames Stadium. The senior players, notably Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, Harry Maguire, and captain Bruno Fernandes, stepped up to provide a calming influence and lead United to a commanding advantage. United's performance was reminiscent of their Real Madrid days, with Casemiro breaking up attacks, offering composure, and providing an aerial threat. Maguire scored the late winner against Lyon in the quarter-finals, and popped up on the right wing to deliver the cross that led to Casemiro's opener. Fernandes was coolness personified, converting the penalty that put United in control before dinking home a second. United now have a significant advantage heading into the second leg, but Amorim is looking no further than the next game, acknowledging that "anything can happen in one game."
Source: BBC Sports Football
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