Bilbao vs. Manunited: Who secures the Europa League final?

Bilbao vs. Manunited: Who secures the Europa League final?

Bilbao, Spanien - On Thursday there is an exciting duel between athletic bilbao and Manchester United . The game takes place in the famous San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, where the home side rely on their outstanding home strength. The Spanish team is currently taking third place in the Laliga and has thus maintained the chance of the Champions League.

In contrast, Manchester United is fighting for relegation in the Premier League, since they are currently only in 14th place. Despite the challenges in the domestic league, the team is formable in the Europa League and remains unbeaten there. You have already won against prominent opponents like Real Sociedad and Lyon this season.

strong achievements of the teams

athletic bilbao was able to collect 19 points in the group phase of the Europa League and switched off both the AS Roma and the Rangers. However, their path in the trophy ended in the semi -finals, where they left Barcelona. The last encounter between the two teams in a competitive game took place in the 2011/12 season when Bilbao won both games 3-2 and 2: 1. A recent test game in 2023, however, ended a tie with 1: 1.

A possible title in the Europa League could serve as a ticket to the Champions League for Manchester United, which increases the pressure on the players. Your talent range ranges from Casemiro to Rashford, which will meet in the game. The expected lists of the two teams are as follows:

historical context

The Europa League has a rich story in which Seville in particular protrudes with seven titles. Athletic Bilbao also aims to fight for his first title in this prestigious event, while Manchester United pursues a similar ambition. Together with Bodo/Glimt and Tottenham Hotspur, they are in the semi -finals, with all four teams hope for significant success. In the history of this championship so far, only three titles have been awarded in the 21st century and competitiveness is particularly high this year.

The semi -finals therefore promise exciting encounters and could be crucial for the future of both teams. Anyone who ultimately takes the first step towards the final remains to be seen.