Athletic Bilbao are looking to continue their remarkable continental campaign and set up an all-Spanish Europa League final as they take on Sporting Lisbon in the semi-final first leg tonight.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side have already beaten Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Schalke 04 this season and the brand of football favoured by the Argentine since his arrival at San Mames last year has won many admirers.