Manchester United vs Real Sociedad: Live Europa League Action, Latest Scores & Goals
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Manchester United host Real Sociedad at Old Trafford in a match of significant importance. Europa League In the final 16 seconds of the second-leg match, Ruben Amorim’s team faces immense pressure to advance to the quarter-finals since claiming victory in this tournament is their sole opportunity to rescue an otherwise disheartening season. Moreover, securing a spot in next year’s Champions League hinges on their performance.
The match is evenly balanced as they head into tonight’s decisive game at 'The Theatre of Dreams,' coming off a 1-1 stalemate during the initial encounter last week in San Sebastián. Joshua Zirkzee put United ahead in the second half; however, Mikel Oyarzabal leveled the score with a penalty kick after Bruno Fernandes was flagged for handball in the area via VAR review.
The Red Devils, who remain undefeated in European matches this season, might have a slight edge as they head into the contest following a 1-1 tie against Arsenal. Meanwhile, Sociedad suffered a loss at home to Sevilla over the weekend and haven’t tasted victory in their last four games across various tournaments. Get ready for an exciting evening in Manchester; join us live via Standard Sport’s comprehensive match blog for real-time updates!
Latest updates on Manchester United versus Real Sociedad
- Kick-off
- Where to watch: TNT Sports
- Goal! Oyarzabal with the penalty kick.
- Goal! Fernandes equalizes the score.
Full-time | Manchester United 4-1 Real Sociedad
21:56 , Dom SmithAn excellent victory for Manchester United, showcasing one of their finest performances under manager Ruben Amorim. They secured a convincing 4-1 triumph over Real Sociedad, which wasn't an entirely poor showing until they weakened considerably in the latter stages, particularly following their reduction to ten players.
Bruno Fernandes set the pace with a hat-trick, and Diogo Dalot sealed their progress with a goal shortly before the end! They advance to the quarterfinals.
Manchester United 4-1 Real Sociedad
21:54 , Dom Smith90+4 mins: A reservation for Collyer. This one has been quite an intense match!
GOOAAALLL! Manchester United 4-1 Real Sociedad
21:52 , Dom Smith90+1 mins: Hojlund demonstrates his prowess on the left flank. He spots Dalot within the penalty area and the right back unleashes an immediate shot that crashes onto the top shelf of the net. The score escalates to 4-1. What a victory for United in this crucial match of the season!
Manchester United 3-1 Real Sociedad
21:51 , Dom SmithAn additional four minutes will be appended. Manchester United have secured their position at home.
GOOOAAALLL! HAT-TRICK FOR FERNANDES
21:48 , Dom Smith87 mins: Garnacho excels at breaking free, pulling back, and setting up for Fernandes to sprint towards and blast past Remiro using his right foot. This marks a hat-trick for the Portuguese player, ensuring United's likely advancement.
PENALTY... No! | Manchester United 2-1 Real Sociedad
21:46 , Dom Smith85 mins: Initially, Traore is sanctioned for a penalty against Dorgu, but VAR reviews the incident and determines that Traore made contact with the ball prior to colliding with Dorgu during his slide.
Actually, Dorgu informs the referee that it's not a pen! Well done to the Dane!
Manchester United 2-1 Real Sociedad
21:42 , Dom Smith81 mins: SO CLOSE. First Fernandes with the disguised pass for Zirkzee to force a save. Then Mazraoui out wide with a fine cross to the Dutchman, whose header is JUST wide.
Manchester United 2-1 Real Sociedad
21:40 , Dom Smith81 mins: Elusdondo’s race is run. It’s Traore who comes on for Sociedad. A free-kick from the visitors is first headed away and then booted away by Heaven, who has played well on his full debut.
Manchester United 2-1 Real Sociedad
21:39 , Dom Smith78 mins: Casemiro, who has been brilliant, comes off and young Toby Collyer comes on in midfield. Can be proud of the shift he’s put in, Casemiro.
Manchester United 2-1 Real Sociedad
21:37 , Dom Smith78 mins: Berrenetxea delves into the book. Following this, Aguerd puts up strong defense, taking possession away from Garnacho and clearing the area effectively.
Fernandes with an effort on goal but a block takes the sting off it. Then another, which is saved.
Manchester United 2-1 Real Sociedad
21:36 , Dom Smith76 mins: The substitution is incoming for Sociedad. It’s Kubo, who has diminished his presence in this second half, who makes room. Oskarsson is the one stepping in to take his place.
Manchester United 2-1 Real Sociedad
21:31 , Dom Smith70 mins: Hojlund gets another opportunity! He sets Garnacho racing down the left flank before capitalizing on a defensive error, collecting the ball from the winger's cross.
However, it's a weak and poorly executed attempt.
Manchester United 2-1 Real Sociedad
21:27 , Dom Smith67 mins: NEAR MISS! De Ligt’s impressive attempt sails narrowly above the crossbar. Currently, United is leading the match, enjoying an additional player and controlling the game.
RED CARD | Manchester United 2-1 Real Sociedad
21:24 , Dom Smith65 mins: Sociedad sub Aramburu receives a red card from the referee for bringing down Dorgu as the last defender. Dorgu was set through by a pass from Zirkzee. The decision is correct; it clearly presented an opportunity to score.
Next, Oyarzabal gets mentioned in the book for disputing the decision.
Manchester United 2-1 Real Sociedad
21:21 , Dom Smith60 mins: The pace in this match has slowed down slightly. From their viewpoint, Sociedad isn’t having a strong phase of play right now.
Manchester United 2-1 Real Sociedad
21:19 , Dom Smith58 mins: Hojlund demonstrates remarkable power to break through Zubimendi and keep him at bay. Although his cross-shot is near the goalkeeper, Garnacho can't handle it, and it ends up going wide of the post.
He has performed admirably tonight, Hojlund, but what he truly needs now is a goal!
Manchester United 2-1 Real Sociedad
21:16 , Dom Smith55 mins: The United team has taken the lead in the match, putting Sociedad in a position where they must make some changes. Here come the substitutes.
Barrenetxea, Aramburu, and Turrientes remain in the game. Exiting are Marin, Zubeldia, and Becker.
GOOOAAALLL! Manchester United 2-1 Real Sociedad
21:11 , Dom Smith50 mins: Bruno Fernandes takes another route and puts Remiro in the wrong direction ONCE MORE.
The team is now leading 2-1 and has taken control of the match overall. What a beautiful penalty kick by a player having an impressive performance this evening.
PENALTY | Manchester United 1-1 Real Sociedad
21:09 , Dom Smith48 mins: Zirkzee with a flash drive on goal which the goalkeeper saves excellently. Then Dorgu goes over from an obstruction by Elustondo. The VAR are checking the penalty initially, and to see who initiated the contact, but the check is over and it’s a pen.
START | Manchester United 1-1 Real Sociedad
21:05 , Dom Smith46 mins: Heading back out onto the Old Trafford pitch for the second half.
A story of dual punishments
20:58 , Dom SmithThe initial half was incredibly exciting, packed with action, and saw both teams score via penalty kicks.
Sociedad might have more grievances over the penalty that Zubeldia conceded instead of the one De Ligt gifted, but both penalties were confidently converted into goals by Oyarzabal and Fernandes, who serve as their respective team’s captains.
HT | Manchester United 1-1 Real Sociedad
20:51 , Dom SmithThe half-time whistle arrives, and the match and the tie are both level.
More needed in the second half from the Red Devils, but that was a very bright first 45 minutes by them.
Manchester United 1-1 Real Sociedad
20:49 , Dom Smith45+4’ mins: Becker strikes a long-range speculative volley. It shows great skill, truly, yet it is collected by United’s Cameroonian goalkeeper.
Manchester United 1-1 Real Sociedad
20:49 , Dom Smith45+3’ mins: After four Manchester United players are unable to clear the ball from the box, Casemiro must make a solid defensive intervention against Marin.
Manchester United 1-1 Real Sociedad
20:46 , Dom SmithThere’ll be four added minutes in this first half.
Manchester United 1-1 Real Sociedad
20:45 , Dom Smith43 mins: Another chance falls the way of Dorgu. Fernandes spots the wing-back making a speedy run down the left and duly plays him in.
Dorgu’s attack is feeble, however; easily contained.
Manchester United 1-1 Real Sociedad
20:43 , Dom Smith42 mins: Well that is a tough watch. Fernandes shoots from a free-kick from no fewer than 35 yards out. It balloons over the bar and wide. He slaps the air in frustration.
Not some of your best stuff, Bruno
Manchester United 1-1 Real Sociedad
20:41 , Dom Smith40 mins: A good cross into the box by Garnacho poses a problem for Sociedad but Aguerd clears it behind. Marin gets a yellow for remonstrations.
Dorgu hits across the ball with an acrobatic volley from the corner, but it lands on the roof of the net. United have been really impressive in this first half.
Manchester United 1-1 Real Sociedad
20:35 , Dom Smith34 mins: United is applying pressure intensely and senses an opportunity to take it away from the visitors, but credit goes to Sociedad who move the ball around skillfully, just as they demonstrated in the first leg.
On the right wing, Kubo possesses considerable skill and has demonstrated his agile movements with speed.
Aguerd was subsequently deemed to have committed a foul against Hojlund in the center of the field.
Manchester United 1-1 Real Sociedad
20:31 , Dom Smith30 mins: GREAT OPPORTUNITY. Zirkzee showcases remarkable skill on the left flank after receiving the pass from Dorgu. He advances towards the byline and delivers a precise cross into the penalty area. However, Hojlund’s attempted delicate touch narrowly misses going in.
So close.
Manchester United 1-1 Real Sociedad
20:28 , Dom Smith27 mins: There's some sloppiness among Casemiro, Dordrecht, and Heaven as they concede an avoidable corner to Sociedad. Despite this being taken hastily, Kubo's attempt is saved by Onana.
Manchester United 1-1 Real Sociedad
20:25 , Dom Smith25 mins: Fernandes delivers an excellent corner kick, which Zirkzee redirects. There are some weak claims of handball against Zubimendi, but it wasn’t actually a handball; it hit his thigh instead.
But United playing well.
Manchester United 1-1 Real Sociedad
20:22 , Dom Smith22 mins: Hojlund was sanctioned for a foul on Zubeldia, but I'm not convinced. He maneuvered around the defender and, indeed, kept him at bay. However, it didn't appear to be an obvious infringement. United could have advanced if the referee had allowed play to continue!
Manchester United 1-1 Real Sociedad
20:20 , Dom Smith19 mins: Good effort from range by Casemiro, which flies just wide. Remiro comes out for a punch a few seconds earlier and catches Hojlund accidentally.
Zubeldia and De Ligt were booked for their respective fouls for the penalties, by the way.
GOOAAALLLL! Manchester United 1-1 Real Sociedad
20:17 , Dom Smith16 mins: Bruno Fernandes is the man for the big occasion and, just as Oyarzabal did at the other end, sends the goalkeeper the wrong way.
United were level on the night and back on equal footing in the match.
PENALTY! Manchester United 0-1 Real Sociedad
20:16 , Dom Smith15 mins: Manchester United have been awarded a penalty! A great pass from Fernandes finds him in behind, setting up Hojland. However, before the Danish player can score, Zubeldia is flagged for fouling Hojlend by the referee right away.
A VAR review follows, and it confirms a penalty.
Manchester United 0-1 Real Sociedad
20:13 , Dom Smith13 mins: The United team attempts to respond right away, but a gentle shot by Garnacho is comfortably caught by the goalkeeper Remiro.
Then comes a significant opportunity for Dorgu, who directs the ball toward the goalmouth.
GOOOAAALLL! Manchester United 0-1 Real Sociedad
20:11 , Dom Smith10 mins: There was no error from the penalty spot by Mikel Oyarzabal. The captain directs Onana incorrectly, scoring from the penalty spot just as he did in the first leg.
For the first time in this match, United finds themselves trailing. Although conceding a penalty was unfortunate, there was indeed contact made by De Ligt.
PENALTY! Manchester United 0-0 Real Sociedad
20:09 , Dom Smith8 mins: United faces a nightmarish beginning as they concede a penalty. Referee Bastien spends considerable time reviewing the incident before deciding to award the penalty kick. This presents an opportunity for Sociedad to take an early advantage!
Manchester United 0-0 Real Sociedad
20:08The referee heads over to check the monitor personally.
Manchester United 0-0 Real Sociedad
20:07 , Dom Smith6 mins: The initial threat for United occurs when a good cross comes into their penalty area, but they manage to clear it away from danger.
It seems Oyarzabal, the captain of Sociedad, has received an injury from De Ligt. A penalty review is also being considered!
Manchester 0-0 Real Sociedad
20:04 , Dom Smith3 mins: A poor pass out from Casemiro prompts an attack for Sociedad, whose attacker Kubo plays the ball cutely between Heaven’s legs.
However, United reclaim possession via Zirkzee, who then clears the resulting corner as well.
BEGINNING | Manchester 0-0 Real Sociedad
20:01 , Dom Smith1 min: We've started at Old Trafford!
Athletes positioning themselves in the corridors
19:55 , Dom Smith
Amorim clarifies the reasons behind Heaven's initiation.
19:47 , Dom SmithThe manager of Manchester United has clarified why Amorim will be getting his first-ever start in professional football today.
"Ayden Heaven begins because once you demonstrate your abilities during training and inmatches, you become eligible to play," Amorim stated.
He is performing exceptionally well, and we are thrilled to witness his progress.
Kick-off fast approaching
19:40 , Dom SmithWith just 20 minutes left before the match begins, Old Trafford is set to see one team advance to the Europa League quarter-finals while the other faces elimination.
Society warming up on the Old Trafford grass
19:27 , Dom SmithAn insight into the Manchester United locker room
19:18 , Dom SmithLast time out...
19:09As we approach kickoff with less than an hour remaining, let’s revisit the initial match where United secured a 1-1 tie against Sociedad.
An initial step for Ayden Heaven
18:59 , Dom SmithThe major update regarding the team selections is that Ruben Amorim has granted a debut for Manchester United to 18-year-old player Ayden Heaven, who transferred from Arsenal’s youth system in February.
The centre-back has impressed off the bench in recent weeks, including against Fulham in the FA Cup and on Sunday against his former side, the Gunners, in that 1-1 Premier League draw. Now a chance to play from the start, with Leny Yoro out for the next two games.
We questioned if Manuel Ugarte, who was coming back, would begin in midfield, yet the Uruguayan is seated on the substitutes' bench instead.
The complete name of the United bench is: Me, Harrison, Lindelof, Eriksen, Ugarte, Amass, Collyer, Frederiksen, Fletcher, Scanlon
Real Sociedad starting line-up
18:52 , Dom SmithSociedad (4-3-3): Remiro; Elustondo, Zubeldia, Aguerd, Monzon; Marín, Zubimendi, Méndez; Becker, Oyarzabal, Kubo
Subs: Marerro, Barrenetxea, Oskarsson, Lopez, Olasagasti, Gomeze, Traoree, Aramburue, Turrientese, Martine, Beitiabe, Mariezkurrenbe
Manchester United starting line-up!
18:47 , Dom SmithThe lineup for Team United is confirmed and reads as follows:
Manchester United (3-4-3): Onana; Mazraoui, de Ligt, Heaven; Dalot, Fernandes, Casemiro, Drogba; Greenwood, Højbjerg, Ziyech
The betting probabilities for the Manchester United versus Real Sociedad game.
18:42 , Dom SmithMatch result:
- Manchester United – 1/1
- Draw – 21/10
- Real Sociedad – 3/1
To qualify:
- Manchester United – 19/40
- Real Sociedad – 6/4
*Odds provided by Betway .
Prediction for the match between Manchester United and Real Sociedad
18:32 , Dom SmithPerhaps there are indications of hope for United, as they may be feeling let down for not managing to defeat Arsenal over the weekend.
While they remain difficult to trust, Amorim is seemingly starting to get a grip on things and should feel confident about turning what promises to be a big occasion for the supporters into a potentially season-saving victory.
Man Utd to win, 2-1 .
Face-to-face record and outcomes
18:15 , Dom SmithMan Utd wins: 3
Draws: 3
Real Sociedad wins: 1
Real Sociedad team news
18:05 , Dom SmithArsen Zakharyan and Alvaro Odriozola have both resolved their fitness concerns and might be involved. Martin Zubimendi, who will join Arsenal soon, is expected to begin the match following his recovery from an illness that caused him to sit out the initial encounter.
Jon Pacheco is out due to a muscular problem, whereas Luka Sucic and Jon Aramburu were absent from training earlier this week and remain uncertain for the match.
Our forecasted lineup for Manchester United
17:55 , Dom SmithPredicted Man Utd XI Onana; de Ligt, Lindelof, Martinez; Dalot, Fernandes, Casemiro, Dubois; Eriksen, Greenwood; Ziyech
Manchester United team news
17:46 , Dom SmithManuel Ugarte is vying for a spot with United following his return to practice and might take over from Casemiro in central midfield.
Mason Mount returned to United's training. However, this match will arrive rather quickly. Neither Leny Yoro nor Harry Maguire will be participating, and none of Amorim’s additional wounded athletes are expected to recover for this encounter.
Patrick Dorgu is accessible, even though he served a domestic ban after receiving a red card during the match with Ipswich.
Young striker Chido Obi is not eligible for the competition. Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans, Altay Bayindir, Jonny Evans and Tom Heaton are all sidelined.
Where to watch Manchester United vs Real Sociedad
17:38 , Dom SmithTV channel: The event will be streamed live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate in the UK, starting at 7 pm for coverage.
Live stream: Subscribers of TNT Sports will have the option to view content online through the Discovery+ website and application as well.
LIVE coverage: Stay tuned for all the excitement with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.
Hello and welcome!
17:31 , Dom SmithGood evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s live coverage of the Europa League round of 16 match between Manchester United and Real Sociedad. This is for the second leg of their exciting clash.
The outcome remains uncertain following the Red Devils' 1-1 draw in Spain last week, with Joshua Zirkzee scoring the equalizer in the second half.
They subsequently went back to addressing league issues, securing a 1-1 draw against Arsenal on Sunday, and will now refocus on the Europa League, where they need a victory at Old Trafford—whether in regular play, overtime, or via penalty shootout—to continue their journey in the tournament.
The match starts at 8 pm GMT. Stay tuned...
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