Manchester United Dominates UEFA Europa League Team of The Week
The UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg was completed with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur set to meet in the final at San Mamés on May 21st.
Several players stepped up with standout performances to help their teams advance. Here’s a look at the best performers of the week, forming the ideal lineup as reported by Sofascore.
Goalkeeper: Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham Hotspur) Tottenham’s goalkeeper, Guglielmo Vicario, takes his place between the sticks after a remarkable performance against Bodo Glimt.
With Spurs struggling early, Vicario made a series of crucial saves to keep the Norwegian side at bay, ensuring his team’s progression to the final.
Defenders: Leny Yoro (Manchester United), Micky Van De Ven (Tottenham Hotspur), Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur) Leny Yoro earns his spot after playing a key role in the team’s victory over Athletic Club.
His assist and defensive reliability were crucial in keeping United ahead. Joining him in the defense are Tottenham’s Micky Van De Ven and Cristian Romero.
Van De Ven was rock solid, helping to repel Bodo Glimt’s attacks, while Romero’s commanding presence in the heart of defense was key to Spurs’ progression.
Midfielders: Casemiro (Manchester United), P. Berg (Bodo Glimt) Casemiro once again proved his importance in midfield for Manchester United. His leadership, alongside a crucial goal, stabilized the midfield and ensured the team was in control against Athletic Club.
P. Berg of Bodo Glimt joins him in midfield after a tireless display. Despite his team’s exit, Berg’s creativity and energy stood out, making him one of the standout midfielders of the week.
Wing-backs: Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United), Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur) Manchester United’s Patrick Dorgu earns a place as the left-wing back after an outstanding performance. Dorgu was an offensive threat throughout the match, causing constant problems for Athletic Club.
On the opposite side, Tottenham’s Pedro Porro is included after scoring a crucial goal to seal the win for Spurs, sending them to the final.
Forwards: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Mason Mount (Manchester United), Dominik Solanke (Tottenham Hotspur) In the attacking trio, Bruno Fernandes makes the cut after providing a key assist in United’s commanding win over Athletic Club.
Alongside him is Mason Mount, who was a game-changer off the bench, scoring two goals to help secure United’s place in the final.
Finally, Dominik Solanke leads the attack after a stellar performance for Tottenham, offering movement and a work ethic that kept Bodo Glimt’s defense on edge throughout the game.
Manchester United cruised into the UEFA Europa League final with an emphatic 4–1 victory over Athletic Club at Old Trafford, sealing a 7–1 aggregate triumph and setting up an all-English showdown with Tottenham Hotspur.
Despite their healthy three-goal advantage from the first leg, United were caught off guard early on. The visitors, seeking a miracle turnaround, started brightly and deservedly took the lead through Mikel Jauregizar’s stunning long-range strike that left André Onana helpless. It was a deserved reward for Ernesto Valverde’s side, who dominated the early stages and created a number of dangerous moments, including Álex Berenguer’s wasteful effort from 12 yards.
Manchester United were unsettled but slowly grew into the contest. Alejandro Garnacho came closest to levelling before the break, latching onto Patrick Dorgu’s incisive pass but sending his lobbed attempt just wide.
Athletic resumed after the break with intent, yet their pressure yielded little as Unai Núñez headed wide from a promising position. Then came the turning point. Ruben Amorim’s triple substitution in the 70th minute injected renewed energy and purpose into the home side. Within minutes, substitute Mason Mount restored parity with a composed turn and curling finish into the far corner, igniting the Old Trafford faithful.
The floodgates soon opened. Casemiro nodded in Bruno Fernandes’ pinpoint free-kick to put United ahead on the night before Rasmus Højlund converted from close range after a brilliant run and assist from Amad Diallo. With Bilbao demoralised, Mount added a fourth – and his second of the evening – punishing Julen Agirrezabala’s poor clearance with a spectacular long-range lob into the unguarded net.
It was a masterclass in game management and attacking efficiency from Amorim’s side, who remain unbeaten in Europe this season and will now aim to end their campaign with silverware and secure Champions League qualification. Athletic Club, meanwhile, exit with regret, their bright spells in both legs undone by defensive lapses and clinical finishing from the Premier League giants.
Player of the Match: Mason Mount (Manchester United) – The England midfielder changed the game off the bench, scoring twice in a dazzling cameo that confirmed his growing importance to Amorim’s plans.
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