MANCHESTER UNITED fans can book their trip back to Bilbao after taking a storming first-leg lead in their semi-final.

The Red Devils marched to a 3-0 lead against Athletic Bilbao.

Manchester United players celebrating a goal.Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Manchester United put one foot in the Europa League final

Harry Maguire channelled his inner Lamine Yamal on the right wing before teeing up the opener which Casemiro headed home.

Bruno Fernandes then grabbed a double in a quickfire first-half blitz.

The first came from the spot after Dani Vivian pulled Rasmus Hojlund back.

Then he raced clear and made no mistake to ensure United take a comfortable lead back to Old Trafford next week.

Avoid a heavy home defeat then and Ruben Amorim’s men will return to the San Mames for the final on May 21.

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Casemiro of Manchester United scoring a goal.Casemiro headed in at the back post for the openerBruno Fernandes of Manchester United scoring a penalty kick.Fernandes rolled home his penalty

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