The Red Devils defeated Athletic Club Bilbao 3–0 in an away fixture.

From the outset, Manchester United applied relentless pressure on the hosts. 

In the 5th minute, they found the net, but the goal was disallowed for offside. 

Maintaining attacking momentum, United broke the deadlock in the 30th minute converted from aassist.

Bruno Fernandes doubled the lead by converting the resulting spot-kick. 

Before the break, the Portuguese midfielder added his second goal, making it 3–0 for the visitors. 

No further goals were scored in the second half, as United comfortably saw out the match to take a significant advantage into the second leg.