Bilbao, May 2 -- Manchester United took a significant step toward the Europa League final with a 3-0 win away to Athletic Bilbao after the host had to play for almost an hour with 10 men after defender Dani Vivian was sent off.

Cheered on by a fervent home crowd, who hope to see the final played in their own San Mames Stadium, Athletic started strongly, pressing United high up the field and creating decent chances.

Andre Onana pushed Alex Berenguer's early shot wide, before Inaki Williams headed over when he should have hit the target.

Williams then found space on the right and pulled the ball back for Berenguer, whose shot was cleared off the line.

The scoreline changed in the 30th minute when Harry Maguire appeared in unfamiliar terri...