Athletic had the perfect start when Asier Hierro curled in a free-kick from the edge of the box in the 12th minute.<\/p>\n
The Spanish side were the better side for most of the first half, before a second half substitution changed the game.<\/p>\n
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Photo by Lewis Storey\/Getty ImagesGabriele Biancheri wins the game for Man Utd<\/p>\n
Gabriele Biancheri<\/a> was one of four substitutes thrown on in the 61st minute as Travis Binnion<\/a> looked to freshen up his side. He replaced starter Victor Musa.<\/p>\n Wales under-21 international Biancheri<\/a> created the equalising goal with a forceful run down Manchester United\u2019s right wing.<\/p>\n Biancheri spotted James Scanlon\u2019s movement inside the box, and squared the ball superbly for the Gibraltar international<\/a> to score.<\/p>\n There was better to come, with fellow substitute Amir Ibragimov beginning a move down the left in stoppage time, playing in Jack Fletcher.<\/p>\n Fletcher\u2019s clever run into the box gave him an opportunity to cross the ball low to Biancheri, who struck his shot first time.<\/p>\n Biancheri\u2019s effort cannoned in off the post and the opposition goalkeeper to clinch the 2-1 win with the final kick of the game.<\/p>\n Gabriele Biancheri up and running<\/p>\n Gabriele Biancheri scored 25 goals in all competitions for Manchester United\u2019s academy<\/a> teams during the 2024\/25 season.<\/p>\n This goal was his first of the season in 2025\/26, and he will be delighted to get up and running for the new season.<\/p>\n Biancheri, 19, was wanted by clubs for a loan move in the summer<\/a>, but Manchester United chose to keep him around.<\/p>\n United rate the former Cardiff City talent highly and believe he can push Chido Obi\u2019s development<\/a> and state his own first team case himself.<\/p>\n