Flashback: Athletic Club and Manchester United Played Out Draw in Last Encounter (Aug 2023 Friendly)

While Athletic Club and Manchester United compete in different domestic leagues and haven't faced off in a competitive fixture recently, their last encounter took place during the 2023 pre-season. The match was held on August 6, 2023, at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, serving as a final preparation game for both sides ahead of their respective league campaigns.\n\nAthletic Club took the lead in the first half through Nico Williams. The Basque side played a significant portion of the second half with ten men after Aitor Paredes received a red card. Despite being down a player, Athletic looked set to hold onto their lead.\n\nHowever, Manchester United managed to snatch a draw deep into stoppage time. A late goal from Harry Maguire, assisted by Facundo Pellistri, leveled the score at 1-1 right before the final whistle. This friendly match remains the most recent time these two historic clubs have shared a pitch.