- Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur gear up for crucial second-leg European semifinal clashes
- United hold a 3-0 lead over Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League; Tottenham lead FK Bodø/Glimt 3-1
- Chelsea dominate Djurgardens 4-1 in Conference League opener; Nicolas Jackson scores twice
The road to the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League finals heats up with decisive second-leg semi-final action set for Thursday, 1 May. English clubs Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur will be in the spotlight as they push for a place in their respective finals.
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In the Europa League, Manchester United are well-positioned to reach the final after securing a commanding 3-0 away win against a 10-man Athletic Bilbao. Captain Bruno Fernandes, who netted twice in the first leg, urged caution ahead of the return fixture at Old Trafford.
“Athletic Club are still dangerous, even away from home. But with our fans behind us, we’ll create a great atmosphere,” said Fernandes.
Tottenham Hotspur hold a 3-1 advantage over Norway’s FK Bodø/Glimt. However, a late goal by Ulrik Saltnes has given the hosts a lifeline, according to their coach Kjetil Knutsen.
“That goal keeps the tie alive. At 3-0 we were out, but now we have hope. If we improve in key areas, we can make the second leg count in front of a packed home crowd,” said Knutsen.
Over in the Conference League, Real Betis edged Fiorentina 2-1 in their first leg, while Chelsea took a dominant step toward the final with a convincing 4-1 win over Djurgardens in Sweden.
Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson, who scored twice, expressed confidence ahead of the return leg.
“I’m happy with the goals and our overall performance. We’re one step closer to the final, and I can’t wait for the next game,” Jackson said.
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