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Man United vs Athletic Bilbao Preview - Red Devils backed in UEFA Europa League

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08 May 2025
Robert Norman 08 May 2025
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  • Man United leads by 3 goals in Europa League semi-final.
  • United won five of their last seven Europa League matches.
  • Athletic Bilbao struggles in attack, scoring once in last four games.
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Athletic Bilbao and Manchester United clash (Getty Images)
  • Man United vs Athletic Bilbao Preview
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Man United vs Athletic Bilbao Preview

Man United hold the upper hand as Ernesto Valverde's Bilbao face a difficult task in over turning a three goal deficit in the UEFA Europa League semi-final.

Form

Man United have been inconsistent this season and head into this fixture on a poor run of form with just two wins in their last nine games in all competitions. 

They have won back to back Europa League matches against Lyon and Athletic Bilbao as they have won five of their last seven Europa League matches. 

The English club remain undefeated in the Europa League this season while both teams to score have featured in seven of their last ten Europa League games. 

Four of their six home games in the Europa League have seen Over 2.5 goals. 

Athletic Bilbao's last game was a 0-0 La Liga draw to Real Sociedad as they have now won three of their last six games in all competitions. 

They have struggled in attack as they have scored a total of one goal in their last four games in all competitions with eight of their last ten games in all competitions featuring under 2.5 goals. 

Athletic Bilbao have won four of their last eight Europa League games with seven of their last ten Europa League games seeing Over 2.5 goals. 

Both teams have scored in four of their six away Europa League games this season.