Manchester United, Chelsea, Bilbao game analysis on Thursday, daily unpopular warning!

First leg (Athletic Bilbao 0-3 Manchester United at home)

Match time and results:

The first leg was held on May 2, 2025, and Manchester United defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-0 away.

Key goals include Casemiro's header (30th minute), Bruno Fernandez (B Fee)'s penalty (37th minute) and a pick-up shot (45th minute).

Game details:

Athletic Bilbao central defender Dani Vivian was sent off directly for pulling down Hoylen, resulting in the team playing one less player.

Manchester United's ball possession rate is as high as 72%, with 7 shots on the right, demonstrating efficient offensive and defensive stability.

Hoylen made a red dot and Ugat sent two assists, and B Fee topped the Europa League scorer list with double hits.

second leg (Manchester United's home vs Athletic Bilbao)

second leg time and situation:

second leg was held at Old Trafford on May 9, 2025.

Manchester United has a 3-goal advantage, and the team that led the 3-goal first leg of the European semi-finals in history has never been reversed. Bilbao needs to win at least 3 goals away from home, which is extremely difficult.

Tactics and predictions of both sides:

Manchester United may adopt defensive counterattack tactics to use the speed of Garnacho and Hoylen to threaten their opponents. Despite the recent ups and downs in the Premier League, the European game has remained unbeaten in 13 games (7 wins and 6 draws).

Athletic Bilbao needs to attack with all his strength, but the first-round red card and home loss have a big blow to morale. Despite being fourth in La Liga and a solid defense, there is no precedent support for the comeback.

Some analysis believes that Bilbao may win a small away game (such as prediction 1-2), but the total score is still difficult to reverse.

Below is the unpopular warning for today's game!