Athletic Bilbao(3) v Manchester United(2) | KO 18:00 | Europa League

NUTZZ

EUROPA LEAGUE LAST 16 SECOND LEG
Venue: San Mames Stadium
Date: Thursday 15 March
Kick-off: 1800 GMT

TV: ...and 3e

Team News

Athletic Bilbao - The big news is that Fernando llorente is fit. There had been rumours that he could miss out due to injury, that would have been a massive plus for United, given how well he did in the first leg. Javi Martinez could be pushed forward into midfield.

Athletic Bilbao boss Marcelo Bielsa is set to recall Ander Herrera and Javi Martinez who were rested during the defeat to Osasuna on Sunday, along with defender Fernando Amorebieta following a suspension. Ander Iturraspe looks set to miss out after being substituted at half-time during their weekend defeat, in which the midfielder scored an own goal.

Manchester United - Long term injuries/ illnesses rule out Nemanja Vidic and Darren Fletcher. Micheal Owen is still yet to regain enough fitness to be considered and Anders Linegaard is still ruled out. Nani, Phil Jones and Anderson also didn't travel

Now the players that did travel: Ben Amos, David De Gea; Jonny Evans, Patrice Evra, Fabio, Rio Ferdinand, Rafael, Chris Smalling; Micheal Carrick, Tom Cleverley, Ryan Giggs, Ji Sung Park, Paul Pogba, Paul Scholes, Ashley Young, Antonio Valencia; Dimitar Berbatov, Javier Hernandez, Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck

The big news is that Antonio Valencia returns. The winger was in top form too before his injury so hopefully he can hit the ground running if he see's the pitch. Paul Pogba also travels. The hugely talented youngster made a surprise return to the first team after coming off the bench against West Brom. This was followed by reports of him agreeing to stay at the club in favour of a move to Juventus, but this is yet to be confirmed.

Probable Lineups:

J. Marston

We've only won once in Spain, I think. They raped us at home. Premier League is the main focus. Not feeling too confident.

Revolution9

NUTZZ wrote: »

TV: ...and 3e

GavRedKing

United to win 2-1 and go out on away goals, United have more pressing issues and this competition doesnt seem to be their main focus point.

Bilbao or still a good team who would trouble alot of EPL teams with their play.

counterlock

Going to have a few quid on this tonight, United to win but Bilbao to progress.

MagicMarker

I don't think Valencia will start, in which case, I hope to see this (in my dreams)

De Gea
Rafael - Smalling - Evans - Evra
Carrick - Cleverley
Welbeck - Pogba - Young
Rooney

Cantona's Collars

We couldn't handle their high tempo and pressure play,not too confident tonight.If we go through I'd be amazed.

The Internet

Come on Athletic club

Paul4As

I would find it difficult to take if Man U let Athletic Bilbao dominate them as much as what they did last week.
Athletic can't play as well as what they did last week...can they?
If they do Fergie should sign a few of them up!

My team woud be:

De Gea
Rafael Ferdinand Evans Evra
Valencia Scholes Cleverly Carrick Young
Rooney

With the intention of keeping more ball than them.
Obviously Carrick and Cleverly would have to do the chasing for Scholesy when we don't have the ball.

stesaurus

United to take a 2-0 lead early on and then coast until the 85min when a defensive lapse gifts Bilbao a goal.
Alternatively they'll just have a comfortable 2 goal win. 3-1 I reckon.

mike65

I think this could be a cracking game, don't see either side being cautious - a bit like Chelsea/Napoli last night.

JP Liz V1

I hope MU up their game tonight anyways 2 - 0 to MU me thinks

Samba

Does anyone know the frequencies for Channel 5 HD? I have the standard channel tuned in but having difficulty finding the HD frequency.

I see

Talk on that thread of possible availability around last Christmas, anyone know if you can get it here yet?

stesaurus

Samba wrote: »

Does anyone know the frequencies for Channel 5 HD? I have the standard channel tuned in but having difficulty finding the HD frequency.

http://en.kingofsat.net/sat-astra2b.php

12266 H
DVB-S2
QPSK
29500 3/4

You won't clear it without a UK card though. SD is FTA, HD is encrypted.

Lawrence1895

I would settle for a draw

But am not able to watch the match, am in work. not coming back before 9ish tonight. Does anybody know where I can watch the highlights?

counterlock

The Spanish lad I work with said Llorente picked up a knock in training on Tuesday. I can't find anythng on the web about it, but for Johnny Evans sake I hope its true!

Nalz

I hope we win but I doubt we will and it might just be the blessing in diguise that tips the league in our favour.

Its not beyond United at all.

_blank_

are citeh playing tonight?

maximoose

A lot of optimism from Utd fans about this tie after being bossed at home.. I fancy Athletic to win comfortably.

BUT Utd do have that evergreen knack of getting big results when they need them, can't write them off.

As a neutral I just hope for another cracking, open game

Nalz

Des wrote: »

are citeh playing tonight?

20:05 Thurs 15th Man City v Sporting Lisbon

counterlock

Just found the article on marca, Llorente is fit and it will be the same 11 that played us in old trafford

http://www.marca.com/2012/03/14/futbol/europa_league/1331752874.html?cid=GNEWS2003

MagicMarker

counterlock wrote: »

The Spanish lad I work with said Llorente picked up a knock in training on Tuesday. I can't find anythng on the web about it, but for Johnny Evans sake I hope its true!

counterlock wrote: »

Just found the article on marca, Llorente is fit and it will be the same 11 that played us in old trafford

http://www.marca.com/2012/03/14/futbol/europa_league/1331752874.html?cid=GNEWS2003

Could you not have just read the OP?

Copper_pipe

Happy Birthday Paul Pogba! 19 today

counterlock

MagicMarker wrote: »

Could you not have just read the OP?

I was hoping for some info from today

dfx-

You have to hope Athletic don't freeze in the headlights tonight when they realise what they could do.

I mean they could win four or five nil if they play well enough and score what they missed last week...or they could go into their shells and try to get a 0-0 draw. Still, I'd be more confident of them doing the job than I was of Napoli last night.

NUTZZ

Lars1916 wrote: »

But am not able to watch the match, am in work. not coming back before 9ish tonight. Does anybody know where I can watch the highlights?

There's highlights on ESPN tonight at 01:30am and then again tomorrow on ITV4 at 5:45pm

adox

If you were to go on last weeks match, Bilbao will win at a canter, but the questions are, can Bilbao play that well again and can United play that poorly again?

I`d say the answer to both is no, but despite that can still see Bilbao going through.

Mikeyt086

I was apprehensive about our chances in the first leg, now even more so. We seem to be playing better away in Europe this season however and with Manchester United you just never know. I'm not even going to force a score predication as I just cant tell how this is going to play out. Just hoping for the likes of Jones, Evans, Park and Hernandez give a better account of themselves after a poor showing last week.

Team is almost guaranteed to be:

---

De Gea
Jones-Ferdinand-Evans-Evra
Young-Carrick-Scholes-Park

---

Rooney-Welbeck

MagicMarker

Mikeyt086 wrote: »

I was apprehensive about our chances in the first leg, now even more so. We seem to be playing better away in Europe this season however and with Manchester United you just never know. I'm not even going to force a score predication as I just cant tell how this is going to play out. Just hoping for the likes of Jones, Evans, Park and Hernandez give a better account of themselves after a poor showing last week.

Team is almost guaranteed to be:

---

De Gea
Jones-Ferdinand-Evans-Evra
Young-Carrick-Scholes-Park

---

Rooney-Welbeck

Jones didn't travel.

Hank Scorpio

Didn't give Chelsea a chance yesterday and not giving United a chance tonight so hoping I'm proved wrong twice!

G.K.

Fabio has to play, Evra got shredded last week.

MagicMarker

De Gea
Rafael Evans Ferdinand Evra
Young Carrick Cleverley Giggs Park
Rooney

Subs: Amos, Fabio, Smalling, Pogba, Scholes, Hernandez, Welbeck

Copper_pipe

ddg
rafael-evans-ferdinand-evra
park-cleverley-carrick-giggs-young
Rooney

Copper_pipe

MagicMarker wrote: »

This was posted on twitter, don't know how likely it is but I'd be disappointed if it's true...

De Gea
Rafael Evans Ferdinand Evra
Young Carrick Cleverley Giggs Park
Rooney

Ya sky sports news have just posted that

The_Kew_Tour

Pogba on bench which is little bit encouraging about his future.

Still little worried on issue though.

Your Airbag

Berbatov not even on the bench again.

NUTZZ

Coverage just starting now on Channel 5

Jax Teller

Happy with that lineup . Now traffic dont be too bad .

Patsy fyre

I like the fact that we have reverted to 1 up front, should give us more muscle in the midfield. Some pace on the bench also to change things around.
Think we can win this and I can see bilboa ****ting themselves if they get off to a bad start.

Lawrence1895

Athletic didn't loose a single match at home this season, this record will still be alive tonight. Tough for ManUnited

CongoPowers

Lars1916 wrote: »

Athletic didn't loose a single match at home this season, this record will still be alive tonight. Tough for ManUnited

In cup and europa league. Have lost twice in the league. Still a really good record.

Luap

Bilbao to win in style.

Vertigo100

I thought Valencia travelled? Was hoping to see him

Vertigo100

Must say the liveonlinefooty channel 5 hd stream is better than some of my hd channels on UPC

shadowcomplex

http://www.tv3.ie/3player/show/383/46205/1/Europa-League

Kylo Ren

Would be happy with a good performance. Would not be too sad if we go out on that.

Copper_pipe

No omlette recipes needed tonight

NeVeR

C-mon UNITED

shadowcomplex

http://www.tv3.ie/3player/live/1/

MagicMarker

I think Rafeal will be out to prove something tonight, might be worth a punt as anytime scorer.

Copper_pipe

Is it me or are match threads getting quieter and quieter? I know its 6 but regarding other games