Manchester United ended the group stage of the inaugural 36-team Europa League season unbeaten. They have been joint-second favorites to win the Europa League with Ruben Amorim at the helm, though. Athletic Club are favourites among bookmakers to lift the trophy in the 2024-25 UEL season.
Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur and Eintracht Frankfurt are tied for third place after both teams played to a 1-1 draw at North London on Thursday. Ten-man Rangers managed to hold Athletic Club to a 0-0 draw despite playing a man down for over 75 minutes in the first leg. Andre Onana's goalkeeping errors rendered it impossible for Manchester United to return to England leading their match.
While the Red Devils remained unbeaten, Lazio, Athletic Bilbao, Tottenham, Lyon, and Olympiacos each lost once. However, Lazio and Athletic Bilbao were seeded above Manchester United and Spurs with 19 points each and were drawn to a less demanding fixture in the Round of 16.
First Leg Quarter-Final Results
- Bodo/Glimt 2-0 Lazio
- Rangers 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
- Lyon 2-2 Manchester United
- Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
Despite topping the Europa League group and being given a relatively softer quarter-final opponent, Lazio is not the bookies' choice to lift the trophy at the end of the season. Bookmakers are favoring Athletic Bilbao, who have the home leg next Thursday against Rangers. Lazio also has the home tie on Thursday but has to come back from a two-goal deficit against four-time Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt.
Full List of Odds for All Teams Participating in the Quarter-Finals:
Manchester United Second Favorites
Despite a good show in the group stage, Manchester United transfer news is indeed active because the club's potential future transfers could influence their run in the competition. The full odds by BetMGM are as below:
- Athletic Bilbao: +270
- Manchester United: +320
- Tottenham: +500
- Eintracht Frankfurt: +500
- Lazio: +800
- Lyon: +1000
- Bodo/Glimt: +1800
- Rangers: +2500
Tottenham and Eintracht Frankfurt are hanging in the balance following underwhelming attacking performances in North London on Thursday night. The return leg will take place in Frankfurt, with Manchester United returning to Old Trafford to entertain Lyon. The Red Devils are relying on home fans to propel them through to the next round under Ruben Amorim's tutelage.
For Manchester United transfer news supporters, any summer movements that might occur could also impact the destiny of the team in this season.
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