Athletic Club vs Manchester United: Europa League Semi-Final Preview
Athletic Club welcomes Manchester United to San Mamés Stadium for the first leg of the UEFA Europa League 2024/2025 semi-finals. This match is the first of two that will determine which team advances to the final of Europe’s second-tier club competition. The final is scheduled for May 21 at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao. The other finalist will emerge from the Tottenham vs Bodo/Glimt tie.
Athletic Club reached the semi-finals after eliminating Rangers in the quarter-finals with a 2-0 aggregate score. The first leg in Scotland ended in a 0-0 draw, while the return leg in Spain saw Ernesto Valverde’s side secure a 2-0 victory with goals from Sancet and Nico Williams.
Manchester United, on the other hand, overcame Olympique Lyon in a thrilling contest. The first leg in France ended 2-2, while the return leg at Old Trafford saw United win 5-4 in extra time, resulting in a 7-6 aggregate victory.
Match Details
The first leg between Athletic Club and Manchester United will take place on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 21:00 local time at San Mamés Stadium. Norwegian referee Espen Eskas, 36, will officiate the match. This will be Eskas’ first time refereeing Athletic Club, while he has only officiated one Manchester United match previously – a 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich in 2023.
How to Watch
Viewers can catch the Athletic Club vs Manchester United Europa League semi-final first leg live on Movistar Liga de Campeones. The match will be available both on television and through their online streaming platform for subscribers. This will be the third official meeting between these two clubs, with Athletic Club having won both previous encounters.