Europa League - B Fee scored twice with Casemiro scored Manchester United 3-0 and 10 players Biba took the lead: a perfect collision between tactical innovation and superstar shining!

1. St. Mames' Blitz: 38-second record opening

Athletic Bilbao's home court, the fortress known as the "Home Stadium of the La Liga Devil", witnessed a showdown that subverted tradition in the early morning of May 2. When the referee blew the opening whistle, Manchester United's attack was like a sharp sword drawn out of the sheath, pointing straight to the opponent's heart. In the 38th second, Hoylund received a direct pass from BF and was knocked down by Biba defender Vivian in the penalty area. The referee awarded a penalty kick and showed a red card after confirmation by VAR. This "red dot package" completely changed the direction of the game.

B Fei's penalty kick not only scored the first record for Manchester United, but also put Biba in a desperate situation. Data shows that Biba has 10 wins, 6 draws and 1 loss at home this season, making him one of the most tightly defended teams in Europe, but the red card incident caused their defense to collapse instantly. With this blitz, Manchester United completed two shots in the opening three minutes, and the possession rate soared to 72%, while Biba's high-pressure pressing strategy completely failed in panic.

2. B Fee's moment of domination: The self-transcendence of the King of Europa League

Bruno Fernandez demonstrated the absolute dominance of the "King of Europa League" in this game. Not only did he score calmly at the penalty spot, he also received an assist from Ugath in the 34th minute, scoring a low shot from the front of the penalty area, expanding the score to 2-0. These two goals make him the first player in Europa League history to directly participate in 30 goals in the knockout stage (18 goals and 12 assists), and is also the player who scored the most goals in the reorganized knockout stage.

B The value of the fee is much more than the goal. He touched the ball 68 times in the game, with an 89% pass success rate, creating four excellent opportunities, including a header with a direct assist to Casemiro. His scheduling and forwarding ability in the midfield have always maintained high-intensity pressure on Manchester United's offense. As he said after the game: "We need to build an advantage as soon as possible, and we cannot let our opponents build confidence in the game."

3. Casemiro's midfield strangle: the tactical core of offense and defense

Casemiro played the role of "midfield meat grinder" in this game. Not only did he get a header from Maguire's cross in the 30th minute, he also contributed 5 steals and 3 interceptions on the defensive end, successfully cutting off Biba's counterattack line. Data shows that Manchester United's midfield possession rate is as high as 65%, leading 9-3 shots, which is inseparable from Casemiro's interception and dispatch.

Casemiro's defensive coverage and precise passes have brought Manchester United's midfield control to a new level. The double midfielder combination formed by him and Ugath built a wall of iron, which made Biba's Williams brothers repeatedly frustrated in their breakthroughs on the wing. Pochettino praised Casemiro for his special praise after the game: "His performance is perfect and he is the stabilizing needle in our midfield."

4, 10-man Piba's Jedi counterattack: tactical adjustment and mental toughness

Biba did not give up resistance after one person was missing. Head coach Hong Kavala adjusted his tactics in time, changed the formation to 5-4-1, and strengthened defensive counterattack. In the 67th minute, Negan made a cross from the left, and Mulugta headed the ball against Badiacile, igniting the enthusiasm of home fans. Although Biba's 12 shots were tied with Manchester United, the number of shots was only 4, making the inefficiency a fatal injury.

Biba's mental toughness was fully demonstrated in the competition. With one less player, they still create threats through high-pressures. Berenguel's long shot and Iniaki Williams' header both made Manchester United goalkeeper Onana sweat. However, the overall stability of Manchester United's defense line and Onana's brave save finally defended the victory.

5. Tactical decoding: Pochettino's precise layout

Pochettino's tactical arrangement is the key to the victory of this game. He frequently uses wingers to cut in and pass straight midfield through the ribs in response to Biba's slow defense. After Sancho and Maduaike made a breakthrough on the wing, they immediately passed the ball to James and Hall who were inserted in the back to form a three-dimensional offensive network. According to data, Manchester United made 23 crosses in this game, 8 of which came from full-back assists. On the defensive end, Manchester United adopts a strategy of combining regional defense with high-level pressing. Kesedo's interception in the midfield and Enzo's retracement fill-in effectively cut off Biba's counterattack line. Despite conceding the ball, Manchester United only gave their opponents one excellent opportunity in the whole game, which shows its defensive efficiency. Pochettino said after the game: "We have made too many mistakes in key positions, which is the gap between strong teams and weak teams."

6. Promotion Outlook: After the Blues' sword aims at the finals

, Manchester United won six away games in the Europa League, holding a huge advantage of 3 goals. Return to Stamford Bridge in the next round, as long as there is no big loss in the score, it is almost a foregone conclusion to advance to the finals. It is worth noting that Manchester United's away record in European matches this season is 6 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, which can be called a "distance dragon".

For Biba, the second leg must have a goal difference of at least 3 goals to reverse. Despite the difficulties, Hongkavala remains optimistic: "We will show our full strength in front of home fans, and miracles often happen at the most unlikely moments."