Ruben Amorim does not believe winning the Europa League will solve Manchester United’s problems despite victory offering a back-door route into next season’s Champions League.

Man United will be eyeing a first leg advantage when they face Athletic Bilbao in their Europa League semi-final in Spain on Thursday night, and here are five pre-match talking points.

BILBAO, Spain -- Ruben Amorim has said that not even winning the Europa League will save Manchester United 's season. United face Athletic Club in the semifinal first leg on Thursday with a place in next month's final -- also being held in Bilbao -- on the line.