This season's Europa League campaign has been littered with drama and the semifinal stage looks likely to conjure some more magic. Manchester United, who were at the heart of the chaos in the quarterfinals,

Tottenham and United have been similarly hopeless this season but the former have also salvaged a modicum of pride in the Europa League. They have navigated challenging ties with AZ Alkmaar and Eintracht Frankfurt in the knockouts—albeit not entirely convincingly—and now have an excellent opportunity to make the showpiece event.

The Red Devils head to the Basque Country for this crucial semifinal first leg. Athletic Club will be eyeing a date with destiny on home turf as it faces an inconsistent Man United on Thursday in this UEFA Europa League semifinal.