Mason Mount’s incredible impact against Athletic Club in Thursday’s Europa League semi-finals prompted him to send a heartfelt message to Manchester United supporters.
In their second-leg semifinal match, Manchester United defeated Athletic Club 4-1 at Old Trafford, and the Red Devils have secured their spot in the 2025 championship game.
After a spectacular goal past Andre Onana in the 31st minute, Mikel Jauregizar broke the tie and gave Athletic Club a 1-0 lead over United in the first half.
Athletic Club maintained their lead until halftime, but the Red Devils came back in the second half and put on an incredible performance that evening.
Casemiro made an impact for the Red Devils in the 79th minute by putting United 2-1 up before Rasmus Hojlund found the back of the net against Athletic Club.
Mount then produced a superb long-range strike in injury time to add United’s fourth against Athletic Club and completed his brace at Old Trafford in the Europa League tie.
The 26-year-old former Blues star was subbed on in the 62nd minute after Ruben Amorim withdrew Manuel Ugarte amid United chasing the match on Thursday
The former Three Lions international took to Instagram and Mount dropped a powerful message to United fans after the 4-1 result against Athletic Club.
Speaking on social media, Mount wrote: “Moments like these are worth the wait. Back to Bilbao, Reds!”
Manchester United Women star Ella Toone, who also wears the Red Devils No 7 shirt, reacted to Mount’s Instagram post by simply leaving a clapping emoji.
Speaking after Thursday’s 4-1 result for United, Amorim hailed the type of “quality” that Mount has at his disposal after his brace against Athletic Club at Old Trafford.
“It’s important for every player [to return],” he told TNT Sports, as per Manchester United’s official website.
“But when you see that kind of guy working hard every day, eating well, resting, ice bath. He does everything.
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