Mason Mount Prepares for Europa League Clash Against Athletic Club

BILBAO, Spain — Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount is gearing up for a crucial Europa League semi-final first leg against Athletic Club on Thursday night.

Mount expressed the squad’s determination, highlighting the resilience displayed in their recent match against Olympique Lyonnais. United achieved a stunning 5-4 extra-time victory after being down 4-2 late in the game. “Lyon was a special night,” Mount said. “It’s a game I’ll remember for a very long time. It was a crazy, crazy 10 minutes. We conceded a penalty and were 4-2 down, and then, the next minute, I was celebrating with the crowd!”

The 26-year-old emphasized the importance of teamwork, stating, “You can’t win games like that if you’re not together as a team.” Mount also noted the calm leadership of head coach Ruben Amorim, saying, “He [Amorim] was very calm [at 4-2]. He gave us messages that we needed to adapt to the game.”

As Manchester United prepares to face Athletic Club, who are currently fourth in La Liga, Mount understands the challenge that lies ahead. “Our goal is to win this competition and we’re gonna do everything we can to achieve that,” he said. “We want to recreate those special moments, especially in the away game first.”

The match at San Mamés marks United’s continued quest for European glory, especially after a disappointing domestic season, where they languish in 14th place in the Premier League. A victory in the Europa League could offer the squad a chance at redemption, securing a spot in next season’s Champions League.

“It’s going to be an amazing game, and that’s the thing we’re always gonna tell each other: ‘Never gonna stop,’ because it’s never gonna be over,” Mount concluded, setting the tone for what promises to be an exhilarating match.