Manchester United won tickets to the Europa League final after the impressive victory over Athletic Bilbao, and Mason Mount was the most mentioned name. This midfielder, despite going through a difficult season due to injury, shone brightly in 28 minutes on the field, contributing to disposing of the match.
Athletic Bilbao entered the second leg with the difference of three goals, but put a great pressure when scoring the score to shorten the score in the first half. Coach Amorim decided to release Mount, Luke Shaw and Amad on the field in the middle of the second half, and only 10 minutes later, Mount made the whole Old Trafford explode. He turned skillfully in the penalty area before finishing exactly into the right corner, equalizing 1-1, soothing the pressure from the opponent. “We have overcome the storm, and the goal has helped the team calm down,” Mount said. “I just tried to create influence on the pitch.”
Mount’s top moment came in injury time. Taking advantage of goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala, he robbed the ball from the middle of the yard, looked at the empty goal and launched the perfect long shot, setting a 4-1 victory for United.
“I saw the empty goal and decided to shoot immediately,” Mount laughed. The first two goals at Old Trafford were not only a personal milestone but also a special moment that brought United closer to the title. “The crowd is wonderful, and this is the night I have been waiting for a long time,” he said emotionally.
With this performance, Mount proved the value after a difficult day and ready for the upcoming final.
