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Bilbao and Man United will meet again in the European semi-finals, opening a new chapter in a rivalry that has been rich in history. The first meeting between the two sides took place in the quarter-finals of the 1956/57 European Cup. The Basque side won the first leg 5-3 at San Mames. But in the return leg at Old Trafford, the English side came from behind to win 3-0 to progress.
They met again in the 2011/12 Europa League round of 16, where Athletic Bilbao won both legs 3-2 in England and 2-1 in Bilbao. So after 4 meetings, MU lost 3.
With the disadvantage in the head-to-head, it can be said that English football is facing the prospect of stopping at the semi-finals, thereby losing hope of winning a title this season. However, they have a solid support thanks to their impressive achievements on the European front.
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MU will have to pay back the debt of losing to Bilbao in 2012. |
This morning, the club was very close to defeat. But in the end, they survived and continued their unbeaten streak. With a final victory of 7-6, MU became the only club in the 3 European cups that has not lost a match since the beginning of the 2024/25 season. In total, MU has been unbeaten in all 12 matches played in the 2024/25 Europa League.
The other semi-final is a big question mark, as Tottenham will face Bodo/Glimt for the first time, who made history by becoming the first Norwegian side to reach the semi-finals of a European competition thanks to a penalty shootout win over Lazio.
According to the bracket, Bodo/Glimt will meet Tottenham in the semi-finals, while MU will play Bilbao. The first leg will take place at 02:00 on May 2 and the return leg will take place a week later.
European Cup Winners' Cup semi-finals (first team plays at home first)
Bilbao - MU
Tottenham - Bodo/Glimt
Source: https://tienphong.vn/4-doi-bong-nao-vao-ban-ket-europa-league-post1734711.tpo
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