Leny Yoro has underlined the necessity of Champions League football for Manchester United following their emphatic 4-1 victory over Athletic Club in the Europa League semi-final. The young defender, who played a key role in the match, stressed that competing in Europe’s elite tournament is not just a desire but a fundamental requirement for the club.
United’s dominant performance at Old Trafford secured their place in the final with a 7-1 aggregate win, setting up a showdown against Tottenham Hotspur. Despite their struggles in the Premier League, Yoro believes the team’s European campaign has demonstrated their potential and ambition.
Speaking after the match, Yoro acknowledged the challenges of the season but insisted that United must return to the Champions League to reaffirm their status among Europe’s top clubs. He praised the squad’s resilience and highlighted the importance of maintaining high standards in every competition.
With the Europa League final approaching, United will have the opportunity to secure silverware and strengthen their case for a return to the Champions League. Yoro’s comments reflect the determination within the squad to finish the season on a high and restore the club to its rightful place in European football.
Leny Yoro
Leny Yoro
FranceThis season he played in total 7 times for 552 minutes for Europa League.
Leny Yoro scored 1 goal for Manchester United. He procured one assist. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 15th in Europa League. In the last match Manchester United won 4-1 against Athletic Club. The next match in Europa League will be against West Ham United.
Manchester United performance and stats
Manchester United is currently 3rd in the Europa League with 18 points.
In the last 13 games, it has won 8 times and drew 5 times. In its last match, Manchester United won 4-1 against Athletic Club.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 16 goals and conceding 9.
Manchester United will play the next match in Europa League against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday 21st of May in Bilbao.
