The Europa League semi-final second leg between Manchester United and Athletic Bilbao will take place at Old Trafford on 8 May 2025. The Red Devils won the first leg 3-0 in Bilbao, so they will be in a strong position for the return leg. The match will kick off at 21:00.
Team performance
Manchester United: United won the first leg in Bilbao with two goals from Bruno Fernandes and a goal from Casemiro. The team is unbeaten in the Europa League, with 8 wins and 5 draws. However, they are in a weaker position in the Premier League, currently in 15th place.
Athletic Bilbao: The Basque team is in a difficult situation, having lost 3-0 in the first leg. They are 4th in La Liga, but their form has been inconsistent recently. In their last match, they played a 0-0 draw against Real Sociedad.
Important missing items
Manchester United: The defense is missing Matthijs de Ligt and Diogo Dalot due to injury. Lisandro Martínez, Joshua Zirkzee and Ayden Heaven are also unavailable. Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro, however, were rested last season and should return fresh.
Athletic Bilbao: It is a serious blow for the visitors that Nico Williams, Iñaki Williams and Oihan Sancet are out due to injury. Dani Vivian is absent due to suspension. These absences significantly weaken the team's attacking line.
Tactical analysis
Manchester United: Ruben Amorim is expected to use a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho supporting Rasmus Højlund in attack, with Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte providing stability in midfield.
Athletic Bilbao: Ernesto Valverde's team will likely play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, but with key players missing, the youth will have to prove themselves. In defense, the experience of Oscar de Marcos and Yuri Berchiche could be decisive.
Weather conditions
The match is expected to be cool in Manchester, around 8°C, with light winds. Precipitation is unlikely, so the weather will not significantly affect the game.
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