

Fireworks crackled and red smoke filled an expectant Old Trafford following an impressive 3-0 win against 10-man Athletic in northern Spain last week. Amorim reverted to the team that started in the first leg, making eight changes following Sunday's 4-3 defeat against Brentford.
Mikel Jauregizar silenced the home fans and gave the visitors hope on the night with a stunning strike in the 31st minute. For long periods of the match the visitors looked more dangerous but substitute Mason Mount settled the home supporters' nerves with 18 minutes to go. The match totally changed complexion as Casemiro, Rasmus Hojlund and Mount again scored.
It means United have kept alive their hopes of eking something out of a terrible season. Winning Europe's second-tier club trophy crucially guarantees a place in the Champions League, which would boost United's chances of attracting top talent as Amorim attempts a monumental rebuild.