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The quarter-final was not short of drama as United scored three goals in a frenetic period of extra time to turn over Lyon, but they will now face Bilbao for just the fifth time in either club’s history. It will be their first meeting since the 2011-12 Europa League round of 16, their only other meetings coming back in 1957.

Ruben Amorim will hope to keep the semi-final rather more straightforward, but that may not be easy – barring the Lyon win, United are winless since March 16, when they beat Leicester 0-3.

Bilbao are in the midst of a strong season, though, sitting fourth in La Liga with just one loss in their last 10 matches in all competitions.

They have recorded four draws in that time, though, three of which were goalless. Whether United can overcome such a stalwart defence will prove to be pivotal on Thursday.

Athletic Bilbao vs Man United is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

The match will take place at Estadio de San Mamés in Bilbao.

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports.

Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog!

Free highlights: The TNT Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights at full time.

United have struggled with injuries of late, and are set to be without eight players for the trip to Spain. The most recent additions to the physio’s rota is Altay Bayindir, who has suffered n injury in training, and Toby Collyer, who sustained a knock which he has struggled to shake off.

Matthijs de Ligt had been reported to be close to a return from his ankle injury, as had Ayden Heaven, but both are expected to miss out on Thursday night. Amad Diallo may return before the end of the season, while Diogo Dalot, Joshua Zirkzee, and Lisandro Martinez will all remain sidelined through to the new campaign.