Mount brace sends Manchester United to Europa League final

Mason Mount ended 20 months of frustration with a brilliant double. His goals helped Manchester United secure an all-English Europa League final against Tottenham. The match will take place in Bilbao on May 21.

It was a tense night at Old Trafford. Fans were anxious as United struggled despite a three-goal lead from the first leg against Athletic Bilbao. Mistakes piled up, and nerves ran high.

Mount chose the perfect moment to shine. He has faced many injuries since his £55 million move from Chelsea in 2023. After just 10 minutes on the pitch, he received a pass from Leny Yoro inside the penalty area.

Mount's shot was precise and found the far corner of the net. This was his third goal for United, but it was crucial. It eased fears that Bilbao could overturn their deficit, something no team had done in 134 attempts in UEFA competitions.

There was more excitement to come. After Casemiro and Rasmus Hojlund put United ahead, Mount seized a loose ball from 45 yards out. He floated a superb shot into an empty net.

This goal capped off a memorable night at Old Trafford. It also kept United's unbeaten record in the competition intact.

The final score felt harsh for Bilbao, who played well for long stretches. They led at halftime thanks to Mikel Jauregizar's stunning 30-yard goal.

However, this did not dampen the spirits of home fans at the final whistle. They now look forward to facing another underachieving Premier League team in the final.