Noam Emeran – 6. The last of the substitutes, he looked lively. AFP
MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Tom Heaton – 6. Learning to play Ten Hag-ball in the second half of his 30s is a challenge, but one he’s doing well. Comfortable afternoon against technically proficient opponents, especially the goalscorer Williams. AFP
Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 6. Defended well, limited in attack, despite frequently getting forward. Be interesting to see if Ten Hag starts with him or Diogo Dalot when the Premier League begins. AFP
Victor Lindelof – 6. Comfortable and pushed up as United tried for an equaliser. Unlikely to be in the first XI with Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane the first choice – and both available – for now. Getty
Harry Maguire – 6. Caught out with the ball on 24 and then made a more costly mistake five minutes later which led directly to Bilbao’s goal. Encouraged by many fans after a few jeers. Better in second half and redemption of sorts by setting up the equalising goal. Getty
Alvaro Fernandez – 6. Tested by his compatriot, the rapid Williams and it looked like he’d given a penalty away. Advanced well and came inside. Positive pre-season. Maybe another loan will be best for him this term. AFP
Christian Eriksen – 6. His 67th minute free-kick went narrowly over – and that was about the best moment in a game where he looked average. PA
Daniel Gore – 7. Aggressive, impressive – though a low shot on target should have troubled the keeper more. His heavy tackling angered the Basques, but this pre-season has been a positive one for him. PA
Omari Forson – 6. Tried to get high and wide on the left wide and while the minutes and experience in front of the vast crowd will help him develop, he’s still got a ways to go. Getty
Donny Van De Beek – 5. The first player to be taken off – at half time. That after a typically underwhelming performance. It’s hard to see how he has any future under the manager who helped make him at Ajax. Getty
Manchester United's Uruguayan midfielder Facundo Pellistri (L) celebrates after scoring during the pre-season friendly football match between Manchester United and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Aviva Stadium, in Dublin, on August 6, 2023. (Photo by PAUL FAITH / AFP)
Jadon Sancho – 7. Should have scored with a first half chance in front of the vast 50,000 crowd. Carried the ball forward well at times, dribbled and passed the ball well. Yet his inclusion suggests he’s behind Garnacho. Getty
SUBSTITUTES: Hannibal Mejbri – 7. The brightest of the substitutes, he was pulled back by Paredes within minutes when he was clear on goal, earning the Basque a red card. A lovely turn drew applause, as did a volley. AFP
Jonny Evans – 6. The veteran Northern Ireland defender was widely applauded when he came on during an afternoon when there wasn’t enough to cheer about. Getty
Joe Hugill – 5. The tall, slight, forward is training well enough to receive first team minutes, but made little impact. Reuters
Noam Emeran – 6. The last of the substitutes, he looked lively. AFP
MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Tom Heaton – 6. Learning to play Ten Hag-ball in the second half of his 30s is a challenge, but one he’s doing well. Comfortable afternoon against technically proficient opponents, especially the goalscorer Williams. AFP
Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 6. Defended well, limited in attack, despite frequently getting forward. Be interesting to see if Ten Hag starts with him or Diogo Dalot when the Premier League begins. AFP
Victor Lindelof – 6. Comfortable and pushed up as United tried for an equaliser. Unlikely to be in the first XI with Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane the first choice – and both available – for now. Getty
Harry Maguire – 6. Caught out with the ball on 24 and then made a more costly mistake five minutes later which led directly to Bilbao’s goal. Encouraged by many fans after a few jeers. Better in second half and redemption of sorts by setting up the equalising goal. Getty
Alvaro Fernandez – 6. Tested by his compatriot, the rapid Williams and it looked like he’d given a penalty away. Advanced well and came inside. Positive pre-season. Maybe another loan will be best for him this term. AFP
Christian Eriksen – 6. His 67th minute free-kick went narrowly over – and that was about the best moment in a game where he looked average. PA
Daniel Gore – 7. Aggressive, impressive – though a low shot on target should have troubled the keeper more. His heavy tackling angered the Basques, but this pre-season has been a positive one for him. PA
Omari Forson – 6. Tried to get high and wide on the left wide and while the minutes and experience in front of the vast crowd will help him develop, he’s still got a ways to go. Getty
Donny Van De Beek – 5. The first player to be taken off – at half time. That after a typically underwhelming performance. It’s hard to see how he has any future under the manager who helped make him at Ajax. Getty
Manchester United's Uruguayan midfielder Facundo Pellistri (L) celebrates after scoring during the pre-season friendly football match between Manchester United and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Aviva Stadium, in Dublin, on August 6, 2023. (Photo by PAUL FAITH / AFP)
Jadon Sancho – 7. Should have scored with a first half chance in front of the vast 50,000 crowd. Carried the ball forward well at times, dribbled and passed the ball well. Yet his inclusion suggests he’s behind Garnacho. Getty
SUBSTITUTES: Hannibal Mejbri – 7. The brightest of the substitutes, he was pulled back by Paredes within minutes when he was clear on goal, earning the Basque a red card. A lovely turn drew applause, as did a volley. AFP
Jonny Evans – 6. The veteran Northern Ireland defender was widely applauded when he came on during an afternoon when there wasn’t enough to cheer about. Getty
Joe Hugill – 5. The tall, slight, forward is training well enough to receive first team minutes, but made little impact. Reuters
Noam Emeran – 6. The last of the substitutes, he looked lively. AFP
