Athletic Bilbao has qualified for the Europa League round of 16 after securing their group runner-up status in this season's UEFA Champions League. The Basque club, who play in the Spanish top tier La Liga, defeated their opponents in a thrilling 4-2 victory at home.

The match was a closely contested affair that saw Athletic Bilbao take control early on through goals from Ruben Garcia and Sergio Canales. However, their lead was short-lived as their opponents fought back to level the scores before going ahead thanks to goals from Diego Godin and Ivan Rakitic.

Despite being behind, Athletic Bilbao refused to give up and they equalized through goals from David de Gea and Keko. The game then went into extra time where Athletic Bilbao scored two more goals through goals from Ezequiel Lavezzi and Iker Muniain to secure their place in the round of 16.

The win over Manchester United in the first leg of their round of 16 tie will be a huge boost for Athletic Bilbao as they look to progress to the next stage of the competition. They will now face either Paris Saint-Germain or RB Leipzig in the second leg.

Overall, it was another impressive performance from Athletic Bilbao who have been one of the most successful clubs in La Liga this season. Their success in the Europa League is a testament to their hard work and determination, and they will be hoping to continue their run of form when they take on Manchester United in the second leg.