Danish Striker’s Cheeky Social Media Post Leaves Fans in Stitches as United Edge Closer to Europa League Final
Rasmus Højlund proved he’s just as sharp off the pitch as he is on it after Manchester United’s commanding 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao—delighting fans with a cheeky social media post that quickly went viral.
United’s Commanding Performance
The Red Devils took a giant step toward the Europa League final with a clinical away win in Bilbao, capitalizing on Dani Vivian’s first-half red card to dominate the semi-final first leg. Captain Bruno Fernandes netted twice, while Casemiro opened the scoring with a header after an unlikely assist from Harry Maguire, who turned playmaker with a marauding run down the right.
Højlund’s Risqué Remark Steals the Show
But it was Højlund who stole the spotlight after the match with a brilliantly timed joke on Instagram. Alongside photos from the game, the Danish striker wrote: “First time a group of lads from Manchester leave Spain with a clean sheet.”
The playful dig—a nod to the infamous “Magaluf Madness” stories often linked to British tourists in Spain—sent fans into hysterics, racking up thousands of likes within minutes.
Fan Reactions: “Caption King!”
Supporters flooded the comments with praise for Højlund’s wit, with one fan declaring: “That’s outrageous, mate.” Another joked: “Better at social media than on the pitch, for sure,” while a third simply crowned him “Caption King.”
Even those who usually focus on football couldn’t resist applauding the 21-year-old’s humor, with one user laughing: “Loves a good dad joke.”
What’s Next for United?
With one foot in the final—where they could face Tottenham—United now turn their attention to Brentford in the Premier League before next week’s decisive second leg at Old Trafford.
Victory in the Europa League would secure Champions League football next season, a crucial lifeline for a club currently languishing outside the Premier League’s top five.
For now, though, Højlund’s joke is the talk of the town—proving that even in high-pressure moments, football can still be fun.
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