BILBAO, Spain -- A performance out of nowhere and a result no one saw coming: Manchester United breathed new life into their ailing season by shocking Athletic Club in the Europa League semifinals on Thursday night.
A stunning 3-0 victory in Bilbao means Ruben Amorim's team -- battered and bruised by a miserable campaign in the Premier League -- stand on the brink of return here later this month for a European final.
It was made possible by a blistering end to the first half during which United scored three goals in 15 frantic minutes.