The first leg of the UEFA Europa League semifinal was a thrilling watch as the Red Devils snagged a 3-0 victory. However, the Man Utd vs Athletic Bilbao second leg fixture is just around the corner on May 8, and things are heating up. This time, Old Trafford will host all the action as Athletic Club travel to Manchester.
Fans expect an intense clash as the Red Devils already have one foot in the finals. But Athletic Club’s formidable form could also help them overcome the aggregate. Either way, a golden ticket to the final is hanging on this upcoming fixture. Before kick-off, here’s our preview detailing everything that you should know about the two clubs.
Quick Facts
- Day and Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM (UK Time)
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Match Preview
Current Form
| Manchester United Results | Athletic Bilbao Results |
|---|---|
| Athletic Bilbao 0-3 Man Utd
(May 1, 2025: UEFA Europa League) |
Athletic Bilbao 0-3 Man Utd
(May 1, 2025: UEFA Europa League) |
| Bournemouth 1-1 Man Utd
(Apr 27, 2025: Premier League) |
Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Las Palmas
(Apr 23, 2025: La Liga) |
| Man Utd 0-1 Wolves
(Apr 20, 2025: Premier League) |
Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao
(Apr 20, 2025: La Liga) |
| Man Utd 5-4 Lyon
(Apr 17, 2025: UEFA Europa League) |
Athletic Bilbao 2-0 Rangers
(Apr 17, 2025: UEFA Europa League) |
| Newcastle 4-1 Man Utd
(Apr 13, 2025: Premier League) |
Athletic Bilbao 3-1 Rayo Vallencano
(Apr 13, 2025: La Liga) |
Head-to-Head History
- May 1, 2025: Athletic Bilbao 0-3 Man Utd (Europa League)
- Aug 6, 2023: Man Utd 1-1 Athletic Bilbao (Club Friendlies)
- Mar 15, 2012: Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Man Utd (Europa League)
- Mar 9, 2012: Man Utd 2-3 Athletic Bilbao (Europa League)
- Feb 6, 1957: Athletic Bilbao 0-3 Man Utd (European Cup)
- Jan 16, 1957: Athletic Bilbao 5-3 Man Utd (European Cup)
Manchester United Team News
Injuries/Suspensions
Unfortunately, Man Utd has a long list of absentees, including Lisandro Martinez, Toby Collyer, Diogo Dalot, and Ayden Heaven. Meanwhile, Joshua Zirkzee has been ruled out for the entire season due to his injury. Matthijs de Ligt and Amad Diallo have both returned from their injuries and even played in the last fixture against Athletic Club.
Players to Watch
Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund are the top goalscorers of this league for Man Utd. The club’s Brazilian midfielder, Casemiro, is also a key player who combines his attacking style and defensive strength to control the midfield.
Athletic Bilbao Team News
Injuries/Suspensions
Athletic Club are missing out on their Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simon. Even their midfield is threatened due to Oihan Sancet’s injuries. Fortunately, Unai Gomez has recovered from his injury and even played for a few minutes against Man Utd.
Players to Watch
Nico Williams and Inaki Williams are the crucial players of Athletic Club, owing to the 5 goals that each has scored this season. Mikel Jauregizar and Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta are other noteworthy players who have maintained impressive midfield control. Lastly, Óscar de Marcos and Daniel Vivian have intensely fortified Bilbao’s defence.
Key Stats and Insights
| Manchester United | Stats | Athletic Bilbao |
| 56.93% | Possession | 51.7% |
| 8 | Won | 8 |
| 5 | Drawn | 2 |
| 0 | Lost | 3 |
| 31 | Goals scored | 21 |
| 17 | Goals conceded | 13 |
| 2.39 | Avg goals scored per match | 1.62 |
| 1.31 | Avg goals conceded per match | 1 |
| 235 | Shots | 200 |
| 82 | Shots on target | 59 |
| 3 | Clean sheets | 6 |
Man Utd: Home Performance in Europa League
- Apr 17, 2025: Man Utd 5-4 Lyon
- Mar 13, 2025: Man Utd 4-1 Real Sociedad
- Jan 23, 2025: Man Utd 2-1 Rangers
- Nov 28, 2024: Man 3-2 Bodø/Glimt
- Nov 7, 2024: Man Utd 2-0 PAOK
- Sep 25, 2024: Man Utd 1-1 Twente
Athletic Bilbao: Away Performance in Europa League
- Apr 10, 2025: Rangers 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
- Mar 6, 2025: Roma 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
- Jan 22, 2025: Beşiktaş 4-1 Athletic Bilbao
- Dec 11, 2024: Fenerbahçe 0-2 Athletic Bilbao
- Nov 7, 2024: Ludogorets 1-2 Athletic Bilbao
- Sep 26, 2024: Roma 1-1 Athletic Bilbao
Man Utd vs Athletic Bilbao: Betting Odds at 7bet
At the time of the article’s publication, 7bet offers the following odds on the Man Utd vs Athletic Bilbao fixture.
1×2 Odds
| Manchester United (1) | x | Athletic Bilbao (2) |
| 13/12 | 12/5 | 12/5 |
Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
| Yes | No |
| 9/11 | 12/13 |
Total
| Over 2.5 Goals | Under 2.5 Goals |
| 1/1 | 10/13 |
Please note that the odds are accurate as per the publishing time of the article. Make sure to check the odds before placing a bet.
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