Manchester United’s Heart-Stopping 5-4 Victory Sparks Fear in Athletic Bilbao – Nico Williams Admits “He Terrifies Us All”
Manchester United’s electrifying 5-4 comeback win over Lyon in the Europa League quarter-finals has sent a clear message across Europe—and especially to their next opponents, Athletic Bilbao.
The Red Devils’ dramatic performance didn’t just thrill fans, it rattled their semi-final rivals. According to Bilbao’s Nico Williams, one United star in particular has his team on edge.
What started as a seemingly routine second-leg performance turned into chaos.
United were 2-0 up at halftime and cruising, but Lyon clawed back with a late surge that saw the tie levelled in extra time. Just as defeat loomed, United’s veterans rose to the occasion.
Casemiro, once again proving his immense value, orchestrated United’s response with composure and control.
His involvement in all three extra-time goals was critical, restoring calm and sparking belief.
Bruno Fernandes converted a key penalty, Kobbie Mainoo delivered a stunning equalizer under pressure, and Harry Maguire—so often a scapegoat—sealed the night with a match-winning header.
As celebrations erupted, eyes turned to the looming semi-final clash with Athletic Bilbao. Their boss, Ernesto Valverde, praised United’s hunger and labelled them as “Champions League quality.”
But it was Nico Williams who gave the most telling insight, confessing in an interview with Touchline X that one player stands out as a real threat: Casemiro.
“We’re all scared of him,” Williams admitted, acknowledging the fear the Brazilian midfield enforcer strikes into opponents.
Casemiro’s relentless ball-winning, positional discipline, and clutch mentality have clearly left an impression.
For Athletic Bilbao, the road ahead is steep—and they know it. United’s revival under Amorim is gaining steam, and if Casemiro remains in this form, he could be the deciding factor once again.
