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[Scene] Bilbao is approaching the dream shatters Manchester United step into the final with one foot

9:30am, 7 May 2025Football

. At this moment, the home fans waved and shouted "Get out of the referee", venting their dissatisfaction.

In the end, Manchester United won the away game. Although the process was controversial, the Red Devils had already stepped into the UEFA Cup final, which was also held at this stadium with one foot. Even so, Manchester United coach remained cautious in the post-match interview. Head coach Amorin said at the post-match press conference: "We still have the second leg of the game, and we cannot relax our guard at Old Trafford." Defensive general Maguire also said in an interview: "This season is undoubtedly disappointing, but we hope to win the UEFA Cup for the fans." Bruno Fernandez said after the game: "I hope our fans can come to Bilbao again at the end of the month."

Manchester United coach can look forward to the second trip to San Mames this month, but for the owners here, the result of this night means that the dream is almost shattered. But the home fans who witnessed the bitter defeat still sang team songs on the court after the game to cheer the team up. When I left the San Mames Stadium after the game, I chatted with an old Athletic Bilbao fan, "To be honest, Athletic Bilbao performed badly tonight, but the atmosphere in San Mames is as good as ever." The old fan's words were quite self-deprecating. Although the controversial penalty has indeed changed the direction of the game, Athletic Bilbao has indeed failed to show their strong character in La Liga in the face of Manchester United, who is in a better shape.

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