Manchester United's performance in the Premier League is very weak. However, it is true that this team has played quite well in the Europa League. Even then, I doubt whether Manchester United will be able to win against Athletic Bilbao.
Manchester United has faced Athletic Club in 3 matches before. Manchester United could not win in any of the 3 matches. However, these matches were many years ago. Now, maybe the scenario has changed. However, looking at Manchester United's overall performance, I do not think United will be able to defeat Athletic Club in the first leg match.
Your prediction has been proven wrong, Man United breaks the bad record against Athletic Bilbao. Today, they won the match although it was held in Athletic Bilbao home. They scored 3 goals without any conceded goal. I think the red card has a big role in this match, it surely makes it easier for Man United to dominate the game. However, they already scored a goal before the red card and they added 2 goals then. Apart of the red card factor, we have to appreciate Man United's performance today. They didn't miss the chance of scoring many goals when they have the advantage of having more players in the field.Manchester United has faced Athletic Club in 3 matches before. Manchester United could not win in any of the 3 matches. However, these matches were many years ago. Now, maybe the scenario has changed. However, looking at Manchester United's overall performance, I do not think United will be able to defeat Athletic Club in the first leg match.
Honestly today’s Manchester United match against the Athletic clubs was very surprising everybody with how their performances goes well throughout the of the match, because nobody expected that kind of performance from them with how their was performing poorly all this while.
TBH, I'm not surprised. I've guessed that Man United probably will win the match yesterday because I realize that Man United has a better squad. Also, Athletic Club got a read card in minute 35', it is surely a big advantage for Man United. Before the red card, they have made 1 goal, so it makes it easier their efforts. Meanwhile Athletic Club, it was a disaster losing 1 player. Not doubt that the mentality of their players must be dropped instantly at that time. When a team loses 1 player, the tactic can't run as expected. So, it isn't surprising if Athletic Club got a defeat today.