Athletic Club are all set to host Manchester United in the first leg of the Europa League 2024-25 semi-final. San Mames Stadium is all set for a fiery clash between the two sides.
Athletic Club will be at home for the first leg, which will be a big advantage for them. They are coming in after defeating Rangers FC in the previous round of the UEFA Europa League.
The first leg of their quarter-final against Rangers ended in a draw. But Athletic Bilbao secured an easy win in the second leg, where they were the hosts. The hosts might create some problems for the Red Devils here.
Manchester United will be travelling away from home for the first leg. They secured a dramatic win over Lyon in the UEL quarter-final to progress. It was one of the most intense games of the competition.
United might be low in confidence as they have not been able to win any of their last two games since their Europa League win. Ruben Amorim’s men will have to step up with a new strategy if they want to outplay their LaLiga side opponents.
Manchester United are yet to win a match against Athletic Club. Athletic Bilbao have won three of their last five games. United have only won one of their last five games.
Oihan Sancet is injured and will not be in action for Athletic Club.
Manchester United will be without the services of Diogo Dalot, Amad Diallo, Joshua Zirkzee, Lisandro Martinez and Toby Collyer as they are injured. Matthijs de Ligt and Ayden Heaven’s availability depends on their match fitness.
Athletic Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Simon (GK); Gorosabel, Nunez, Paredes, Boiro; Prados, Vesga; Inaki Williams, Berenguer, Nico Williams; Guruzeta.
Manchester United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)
Onana (GK); Yoro, Maguire, Shaw; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Garnacho, Mainoo; Hojlund.
