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Manchester United vs. Athletic Bilbao: Preview, team news, prediction for Europa League match
Manchester United have one foot in the Europa League final and will look to fully secure advancement to the championship match with a positive result against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday.
The Red Devils were rampant in last week's first leg in Spain, scoring three times in the opening half and cruising to a 3-0 victory.
Now the scene shifts to Old Trafford, where United will look to ease past the visiting side and into the final.
Here's what you need to know about Manchester United and Athletic Bilbao ahead of their second leg.
Manchester United vs. Athletic Bilbao: Head-to-head and recent statistics
- All-time meetings: 5
- Manchester United wins: 2
- Draws: 0
- Athletic Bilbao wins: 3
Athletic Bilbao hold a slight advantage in five all-time meetings between these sides, winning three of those games.
Manchester United vs. Athletic Bilbao: Team news
Manchester United
- Injured: Joshua Zirkzee, Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, Ayden Heaven, Amad
- Suspended: None
Athletic Bilbao
- Injured: Nico Williams, Inaki Williams, Oihan Sancet
- Suspended: None
Manchester United vs. Athletic Bilbao: What the managers are saying
Ruben Amorim, Manchester United
(via Manchester United)
"We have to understand that one goal can change everything, the momentum of the game, one sent off, you saw it one week ago. So, we are prepared to fight to win the game, not thinking about the result [of the tie]. Of course, that matters, in the way we are going to do things, especially in the start of the game, but we are thinking about winning the game."
Ernesto Valverde, Athletic Bilbao
(via BBC)
"It's not going to be easy. We know it's tough because the result is pretty much against us. We also know how high quality our opponents are and their stadium, but this is football. Anything can happen.
"That's what we always hope for, and we're hoping for the best like we always do."
Manchester United vs. Athletic Bilbao: Prediction
The Red Devils should be comfortable enough that any pushback by the visitors will not matter.
Prediction: Manchester United 1-1 Althletic Bilbao
