Manchester United and Athletic Bilbao presents a critical juncture for both teams. Scheduled for May 8th at 3 PM ET, the match will be broadcast on TUDN in the United States (Custom). Following a commanding 3-0 victory in the first leg, Manchester United enters this match as the favorite, needing only to avoid a loss by more than two goals to secure their advancement to the final . This context adds significant pressure on Athletic Bilbao, who must mount a formidable comeback to overturn the deficit.
Manchester United, a powerhouse in European football, is poised to showcase their strength and skill on the field. With a lineup of top-tier players and a history of success in the tournament, the Red Devils are ready to assert their dominance and secure a spot in the final.
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On the other side, Athletic Bilbao is not to be underestimated. The Spanish club has shown resilience and determination throughout the competition, making them a formidable opponent for Manchester United. However, the Red Devils are prepared to face any challenge that comes their way.
Athletic Club are hoping to become the second La Liga side to achieve the feat midweek but have made life extremely difficult for themselves, even against the unpredictable United. They will take solace from the Red Devils' Old Trafford record, however, with eight home defeats in the Premier League this term.
Manchester United possible starting lineup: Onana; Lindelof, Maguire, Yoro; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu; Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
Athletic Bilbao possible starting lineup: Agirrezabala; De Marcos, Paredes, Alvarez, Berchiche; De Galarreta, Jauregizar; I. Williams, Berenguer, N. Williams; Sannadi
Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martínez due to knee and knock injuries respectively. The predicted lineup features a 3-4-2-1 formation with key players such as Onana in goal and Casemiro anchoring midfield . Conversely, Athletic Bilbao faces challenges with injuries to Iñaki Williams and Sancet among others, which could hinder their performance .
Man United and Athletic Bilbao's previous five encounters have produced a high average of 4.4 goals per game (22 total), with United scoring 12 and conceding 10. All five matches featured at least three goals, suggesting another high-scoring affair is possible on Thursday.
Athletic Bilbao must sharpen their attack to exploit a Man United defense that has only managed two clean sheets in their last nine games. However, overturning a three-goal deficit seems unlikely, and Man United, fueled by their Old Trafford crowd, should find a way to outscore Bilbao and secure their place in the Europa League final.
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