Bilbao, the team that Manchester United will face this season, their level of play is above Manchester United. That's a reality.
Later, I will favor Bilbao because of the quality of their game even though Manchester United this season has performed beyond expectations during the UEFA Europa League with a new format.
This is a fact but I won't write off Manchester United even if Bilbao has a better game level this season than them but still they can do something.
This is going to be the most difficult game Manchester United would be playing in the EUFA Europa league this season. They should make no mistake of letting Bilbao take a lead in this game, unlike Lyon, it's going to be a doom for United if that happens because this Bilbao side has a sturdy defence structure which puts them at advantage over that of United with an erratic defense and an error filled goalie. But if United can get a draw in this first leg and perhaps fight to win at Old Trafford they might just get to the finals.
Yea as they go into the tournament their opponent become tougher, Manchester United doesn't just have to ne worried about Bilbao defense but rather their attack and midfield also.
Anyway, I think even if they score United first as long as they try not to concede more there is still better chance for an equaliser/comeback for United, wish them well tonight though they might lose tonight especially from the fact that they are the away team, maybe the best they can get tonight might be a tie. Anyway if they lose they should try to avoid high margin lost and then have better chance for a comeback at Old Trafford.