Amorim baffled by Manchester United's stark domestic, European performance contrast

Manchester United continued their remarkable contrast in form between domestic and European competitions, securing a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League semi-final first leg. Despite being on track for their worst-ever Premier League points tally, United remain the only unbeaten team in European competition this season. Manager Ruben Amorim expressed difficulty in explaining this disparity, citing factors such as luck, injuries, and the different contexts of each competition. He emphasized that, while the first-leg result is promising, their place in the final is not guaranteed and warned his players to remain focused for the return leg. United's victory was aided by a red card for Bilbao and goals from Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes, but Amorim stressed the importance of not becoming complacent. The win offers United a much-needed positive amid domestic struggles, but internal challenges persist as they balance both competitions.