Manchester United vs Athletic Club – UEFA Europa League Semi-Final. Manchester United looks to seal their place in the UEFA Europa League final as they host Athletic Club at Old Trafford tonight (08/05/2025), carrying a comfortable 3-0 lead from the first leg. Can the Red Devils finish the job, or will the Basque side pull off a historic comeback?
Manchester United delivered a dominant performance in the first leg in Spain, putting three unanswered goals past Athletic Club and giving themselves a huge advantage going into the second leg. At Old Trafford, United have been formidable in European competition, and the return of players like Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford boosts their attacking threat.
Athletic Club are without key stars Nico Williams, Iñaki Williams, and Oihan Sancet due to injuries, which significantly weakens their offensive options. The Basque side will need a near-perfect performance to have any chance of turning the tie around, but history is not on their side—no team has ever come back from a three-goal home defeat in a European semi-final.
Key Stats:
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Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 9 European home matches.
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United have kept 5 clean sheets in their last 6 games in all competitions.
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Athletic Club are missing three key attackers due to injury.
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The first leg ended 3-0 in favor of Manchester United.
Kingspredict Overview:
Manchester United are in complete control of the tie and will look to manage the game professionally. With a solid defence and dynamic attack, the Red Devils should cruise through to the final. Athletic Club’s injury-hit squad will struggle to threaten.
👉 Correct Score Prediction: Manchester United 2-0 Athletic Club
👉 Safe Tip: Manchester United to Win
👉 Value Tip: Manchester United to Win to Nil
Betting Tips Summary:
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Tip 1: Manchester United to Win
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Tip 2: Under 3.5 Goals
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Value Tip: Manchester United to Win to Nil
