Overview

• Manchester United defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-0 in Spain, with goals from Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes, and capitalized on a red card for Bilbao's Daniel Vivian.
• Tottenham earned a 3-1 home win over Bodo/Glimt, with Brennan Johnson, James Maddison, and Dominic Solanke on the scoresheet, though a late goal gives the Norwegians hope for the second leg.
• UEFA's abolition of the away goals rule means aggregate scores will determine progression, with ties going to extra time if level after the second leg.
• Both clubs, enduring poor domestic seasons, view Europa League success as vital for Champions League qualification and financial rewards.
• The second-leg matches next week will decide if the May 21 final in Bilbao becomes the third all-English Europa League final in history.