Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has named his starting XI for tonight’s high-stakes Europa League quarter-final second leg against Athletic Club at Old Trafford. With United trailing 1-0 from the first leg in Bilbao, Ten Hag has made three changes to the side that drew 0-0 with Nottingham Forest at the weekend, bringing in Diogo Dalot, Christian Eriksen, and Alejandro Garnacho. The Dutch manager has opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial supporting main striker Anthony Martial. United will be looking to overturn the deficit and reach the semi-finals of the competition, while Athletic Club will aim to defend their slender lead and progress to the last four. The match kicks off at 8pm BST, with live coverage available on BT Sport.
Ten Hag Announces Starting Lineup for Manchester United's Clash with Athletic Club
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has named his starting lineup for tonight’s Europa League quarter-final second leg against Athletic Club. The Dutchman has made three changes from the side that defeated Brentford 2-0 in the Premier League on Sunday.
Ten Hag has opted to bring in Diogo Dalot, Christian Eriksen, and Alejandro Garnacho for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Scott McTominay, and Anthony Martial. The changes see United line up in a familiar 4-2-3-1 formation, with Marcus Rashford leading the line.
Athletic Club, meanwhile, have named a strong side of their own, with only three changes from their 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday. The Basque side will look to build on their 2-2 draw in the first leg, with Inaki Williams leading the line.
United will be looking to reach their first European final since 2017, with Ten Hag hoping to add to his growing reputation as a top-level manager. The Red Devils will need to be at their best to overcome a stubborn Athletic side, with the Spanish outfit known for their physical and aggressive style of play.
The match kicks off at 20:00 BST at Old Trafford, with temperatures expected to be around 10 degrees Celsius. Fans can expect an intense and physical encounter, with both sides eager to progress to the final in Budapest next month.
Manchester United and Athletic Club Prepare for High-Stakes Europa League Showdown
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has named his starting XI for tonight’s Europa League quarter-final second leg against Athletic Club. The Dutchman made three changes from the side that defeated Coventry City in the FA Cup on Sunday.
David de Gea starts in goal, with a backline of Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw, and Tyrell Malacia. Casemiro and Christian Eriksen anchor the midfield, with Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford supporting Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Højlund in attack.
Athletic Club manager Ernesto Valverde also made changes to his starting lineup. Unai Simón keeps his place in goal, with a defensive line of Yeray Álvarez, Iñigo Martínez, Yeray Gómez, and Yuri Berchiche. Dani García and Oihan Sancet operate in midfield, with Nico Williams, Iñaki Williams, and Gorka Guruzeta leading the attack.
The first leg in Bilbao ended in a 2-2 draw. Athletic Club took an early lead through Guruzeta, but United equalised through Rashford and took the lead through Højlund. Iñaki Williams levelled the score late in the game.
Tonight’s match kicks off at 20:00 BST at Old Trafford. The winner will face either Juventus or Sporting CP in the semi-finals.
Erik ten Hag Names Starting XI for Tonight's Europa League Quarter-Final
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for tonight’s Europa League quarter-final against Athletic Club. The Dutchman has made three changes to the side that defeated Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday.
Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay and Diogo Dalot come into the starting XI. They replace Christian Eriksen, Fred and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who all drop to the bench.
United will be looking to extend their unbeaten run in European competition to 12 games. The Red Devils have won eight and drawn three of their last 11 matches in European competitions.
Athletic Club, meanwhile, have their own impressive European record this season. The Basque side have won six and drawn two of their last eight matches in all competitions.
Ten Hag’s side will be aiming to reach their first European final since 2011. The last time United lifted a European trophy was in 2017, when they beat Ajax in the Europa League final.
The match kicks off at 20:00 BST at Old Trafford. Fans can expect a competitive and intense encounter between two sides with European ambitions.
Manchester United's Starting Lineup Revealed Ahead of Athletic Club Clash
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has named his starting lineup for tonight’s Europa League quarter-final second leg against Athletic Club. The Dutchman has made three changes from the side that defeated Coventry City in the FA Cup on Saturday.
Ten Hag has opted to bring in Diogo Dalot, Christian Eriksen, and Alejandro Garnacho for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Scott McTominay, and Mason Mount. The changes see United line up in a familiar 4-2-3-1 formation, with Dalot replacing Wan-Bissaka at right-back.
In midfield, Eriksen partners Casemiro, with Garnacho coming in for Mason Mount on the left side of the attack. The starting lineup sees a mix of experience and youth, with the likes of Dalot and Garnacho providing pace and creativity on the flanks.
United go into the game with a 2-2 draw from the first leg in Bilbao, knowing a win or a draw will see them progress to the semi-finals. Ten Hag’s side will be looking to build on their recent form, having won three of their last four games in all competitions.
Athletic Club, meanwhile, will be looking to overturn the deficit and progress to the semi-finals for the first time since 2012. The Basque side have been in good form recently, with four wins in their last five games in all competitions.
United and Athletic Club Set for Europa League Quarter-Final Battle
Manchester United and Athletic Club have finalised their line-ups for tonight’s Europa League quarter-final first leg at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag has made three changes from the side that defeated Leeds United in the Premier League.
United will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes will support Marcus Rashford in attack. Scott McTominay and Casemiro will anchor the midfield. The defence features Luke Shaw and Diogo Dalot at full-back, with Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane in central defence.
Athletic Club manager Ernesto Valverde has opted for a 4-4-2 formation. Inaki Williams and Nico Williams will lead the line. Oihan Sancet and Mikel Vesga will provide support from midfield. The back four comprises Yuri Berchiche, Iñigo Martinez, Yeray Alvarez and Oscar de Marcos.
Tonight’s match kicks off at 20:00 BST. The return leg will be played next Thursday in Bilbao. The winner will advance to the semi-finals, with the draw to be held on Friday.
The stage is set at Old Trafford as Manchester United prepares to face Athletic Club in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Ten Hag’s starting XI reflects a blend of experience and youth, with the manager aiming to build on recent positive performances. The match will be a crucial test for United’s defensive resilience and attacking prowess, especially against Athletic Club’s formidable front line. Fans will be watching closely to see if the team can secure a vital win in their quest for European glory. The outcome could significantly impact United’s confidence and positioning in the competition.
