Amorim left perplexed as Man United ditch poor domestic form and romp to 3-0 win in Europa League semi-final first leg

Manchester United’s poor domestic form has not impacted their performance in the Europa League as they dismantled Athletic Club 3-0 in the Europa League semi-final first leg away from home on Thursday.

Manchester United once again defied their Premier League form in European competition as they romped to a 3-0 win over Athletic Club in their Europa League semi-final first leg away from home on Thursday. In a raucous San Memes atmosphere, with supporters dreaming of a first-ever European trophy, veteran midfielder Casemiro arrived at the back post to give the visitors the lead 30 minutes in.

United, who are having a miserable season domestically, were given another boost five minutes later as Bilbao defender Daniel Vivian was sent off for fouling Rasmus Hojlund in the penalty area and Bruno Fernandes converted the resulting spot kick.

The United fans high in the top tier were in dreamland moments later as captain Fernandes raced through to put the seal on a victory, and perhaps even the tie, before the interval.

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