How to Watch Manchester United vs Athletic Club: UEFA Europa League 2025 Semifinal Second Leg - Date, Time, and TV
Manchester United, led by Rúben Amorim, arrives with momentum after Garnacho’s stunning strike secured a draw in Bilbao.
Old Trafford is set to host a thrilling UEFA Europa League 2024-25 semifinal second leg as Manchester United takes on Athletic Club on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Following a tense 1-1 draw in the first leg at San Mamés, where Alejandro Garnacho and Álvaro Morata traded goals, this decisive clash will determine which team advances to face Anderlecht or Roma in the final on May 21, 2025, in Dublin. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the match, including kickoff times, TV channels, and streaming options across Mexico, the United States, Latin America, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Match Context: A High-Stakes Showdown
Manchester United, led by Rúben Amorim, arrives with momentum after Garnacho’s stunning strike secured a draw in Bilbao. The Red Devils, who finished fourth in the Europa League league phase (5 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss, 18 goals), edged past Porto 3-2 in the quarterfinals. A 2-1 Premier League win over Leicester on May 4, 2025, bolsters their confidence, but their defense has conceded three goals in four home games. With Luke Shaw sidelined by an ankle sprain, Diogo Dalot shifts to left-back, while Bruno Fernandes (5 assists) and Marcus Rashford drive the attack. Backed by 75,000 fans at Old Trafford, United aims for their first Europa League final since 2017.
Athletic Club, under Ernesto Valverde, remains a formidable threat after Morata’s penalty earned a draw in the first leg. The Lions, third in the league phase (5 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss, 19 goals), dispatched Fenerbahçe 4-2 in the quarterfinals. A 1-1 LaLiga draw against Villarreal on May 4, 2025, showcased their resilience, though their away record (2 wins in 4 games) raises questions. Dani Vivian is doubtful with a knee issue, potentially giving Yeray Álvarez a start, while Iñaki Williams (6 goals) and Nico Williams lead the charge. With 5,000 traveling Basque fans, Athletic seeks their first European final since 2012.
The 1-1 first-leg result leaves the tie finely poised. United’s home advantage and Athletic’s high-pressing style promise a dramatic encounter, with both teams’ attacking outputs (United: 18 goals, Athletic: 19) suggesting goals. Posts on X reflect the excitement, with @AthleticClub rallying fans for a “remuntada” and United supporters confident in Old Trafford’s atmosphere.
Match Details
- Date and Time: Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 21:00 CET (3:00 PM EDT, 2:00 PM CDT, 8:00 PM BST)
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
- Kickoff Times by Region:
- Mexico (CDT, UTC-5): 2:00 PM
- United States (EDT, UTC-4): 3:00 PM
- Latin America (e.g., Argentina/Chile, UTC-3): 4:00 PM
- Spain (CET, UTC+2): 9:00 PM
- United Kingdom (BST, UTC+1): 8:00 PM
- Note: The user’s mention of 14:30 CDT (Mexico) appears incorrect, as 21:00 CET aligns with 2:00 PM CDT (21:00 - 2 hours UTC = 19:00 UTC, 19:00 - 5 hours = 14:00 UTC-5, adjusted for CDT). Sources confirm 21:00 CET, equating to 2:00 PM CDT.
Viewing Options by Region
Based on official UEFA broadcast rights for the 2024-25 Europa League season and user-provided details, here are the confirmed TV channels and streaming platforms for the match:
Mexico
UniMás, TUDN
ViX, fuboTV
United States
UniMás, TUDN
Paramount+, ViX, fuboTV
Latin America
ESPN
Star+
Spain
Movistar+ (Movistar Fútbol)
Movistar+ app
United Kingdom
TNT Sports 1
discovery+
Broadcast Highlights:
- Mexico: UniMás and TUDN air the match with Spanish commentary, starting coverage at 1:45 PM CDT. ViX streams live, with a free tier for select content or ViX Premium ($4.99/month) for all games. fuboTV includes TUDN and offers a 7-day free trial, starting at $33/month for the Latino package.
- United States: UniMás and TUDN provide Spanish-language broadcasts, with coverage from 2:45 PM EDT. Paramount+ streams in English (7-day free trial, $7.99/month), featuring commentators like Ray Hudson. ViX and fuboTV also stream, with fuboTV’s Pro plan ($84.99/month) including TUDN but not Paramount+’s English feed.
- Latin America: ESPN broadcasts across Central and South America (check local schedules), with Star+ streaming live for subscribers ($9.99/month in some regions). Coverage begins at 3:30 PM ART/CLT.
- Spain: Movistar+ airs on Movistar Fútbol, with coverage from 8:30 PM CET, featuring analysts like Álvaro Benito. Streaming is available via the Movistar+ app (subscription required, ~€10/month).
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports 1 broadcasts live, starting at 7:00 PM BST, with pundits like Gary Lineker. discovery+ streams for £30.99/month or as part of select Sky or Virgin Media packages.
Prediction and Lineups
Manchester United is favored at home with odds of +130, driven by Rashford and Old Trafford’s support, while Athletic Club is at +190, with a draw at +240. The first leg’s 1-1 draw and both teams’ attacking outputs suggest over 2.5 goals (-120) and both teams to score (-130). A 2-1 Manchester United win is predicted, with Rashford likely to score, though Morata could keep Athletic in the fight.
Projected Lineups:
- Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Onana; Mazraoui, de Ligt, Martínez, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo; Fernandes; Garnacho, Rashford, Højlund
- Athletic Club (4-2-3-1): Agirrezabala; de Marcos, Paredes, Álvarez, Berchiche; Prados, Vesga; I. Williams, Guruzeta, N. Williams; Morata
