Despite the fact that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marcelo-c23554 Bielsa cautioned against complacency.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Iker-Muniain-c16816, combined together to pile misery on the hosts, who had Rooney to thank for again,
as the English striker stepped up to complete his brace from the spot.
Los Leones gave a good account of their abilities on the continent; however, manager Bielsa does not want to open the champagne bottles until progress to the next round is secured.
Reflecting on the match, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentina-c2841 manager opined that the Europa League Round of 16 tie is delicately balanced with the Spanish side holding a slim advantage.
Continuing on the topic, the experienced tactician had words of caution for the Lions. Bielsa stated that they will have to give another assured display at San Mames, before celebrating their victory over a top European club.
"There is still one game to go [the second leg] so what we have achieved today [Thursday] will only have value if we repeat it next week."
Highlighting the threat of the reigning English champions, Bielsa pointed to the fact that Manchester United got on the score sheet with minimal chances, and ruling them out of the return fixture will be a grave mistake.
"An indication of the type of opponent we face is that they needed very few chances to score two goals."
Meanwhile, the Red Devils boss, Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson, was gracious in defeat as he praised the performance of their rivals. The 70-year-old believes Bilbao were the better team, who capitalized on the poor defensive performance from the United players.
"We were well beaten, Bilbao were the better team."
"I thought our defending really wasn’t very good tonight, that kept us on the back foot all the time," Ferguson told Channel 5.
Athletic Club return their attention to La Liga for their next competitive fixture. The Lions take on the challenge of Osasuna at Pamplona, and then welcome Manchester United to San Mames on Thursday, March 15th, for Europa League return fixture.
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