Bilbao put United out of misery

Alex Ferguson admitted Manchester United have had a disappointing year in Europe after his side crashed out of the Europa League to Athletic Bilbao last night.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2012 - 00:00
Athletic Bilbao 2 Manchester United 1 Simon Stone

Only Wayne Rooney’s late consolation prevented United suffering the worst two-legged European defeat in Ferguson’s entire time as manager.

The Red Devils won just three of their 10 games in UEFA competition and suffered a hat-trick of losses for the first time since 2004.

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