Europa League: Manchester United v Athletic Bilbao - in pictures
The best images from Old Trafford where United face the Basque region's finest for a spot in the quarter-finals
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United begin their last 16 tie on home soil against Bilbao - a side whose colours were chosen by the Sunderland shipyard workers who formed the club in 1898
Photograph: Peter Powell/EPA
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It's a high tempo affair from the off. Here, Ji-Sung Park gets the better of Andoni Iraola
Photograph: Peter Powell/EPA
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Ryan Giggs tries the slide ball beneath the out-stretched leg of Mikel San Jose
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While Wayne Rooney peeps out from behind Ander Iturraspe
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United take the lead in the 22nd minute when Javier Hernandez slips a tackle in the penalty box and his shot is parried straight to the feet of his English strike partner
Photograph: Dave Thompson/PA
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It was an unmissable chance for Rooney, but it's harsh on Bilbao who've arguably been the livlier side
Photograph: Peter Powell/EPA
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One minute before half-time, Fernando Llorente has a headed chance to draw Bilbao level
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... and duly slams his header beyond the reach of David De Gea
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The visitors have been well worth that goal. Few teams come to Old Trafford and play with such pace and fervour
Photograph: Peter Powell/EPA
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Chris Smalling, who injured himself ina a collision of heads while playing for England last week, has to go off in the second half when his wound opens up
Photograph: Dave Thompson/PA
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A 72nd minute strike from Oscar de Marcos gives Bilbao the lead. It was a delightful move on the edge of the box and a sweet, half-volley finish, but it looked marginally offside
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De Gea is being made to work hard this match, but to his credit he's pulling off some spectacular saves
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But there's little he can do to prevent another Bilbao goal in the 90th minute - a tap-in from Iker Muniain. Rafael Da Silva is entirely to blame for sleeping at the back post and allowing his opponent a chance he should never have had
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United's players are more intent on blaming the referee, who awarded Bilbao a free-kick in the build-up to that goal when Patrice Evra kicked the ball while not wearing one of his boots
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Two minutes later, Rooney bags a penalty following a blatant hand-ball to reduce the deficit
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It ends 2-3, which is a dreadful result for United regardless of the late penalty. Bilbao's Oscar De Marcos, Fernando Llorente and Soto Inigo Perez walk off feeling pretty pleased with their night's work
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Rooney and his United team-mates less so
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