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In a tightly contested match, Real Sociedad and Manchester United shared the spoils, with Joshua Zirkzee showcasing his skill with a brilliant goal in the 57th minute. However, the game took a dramatic turn when Mikel Oyarzabal converted a controversial penalty in the 70th minute, leveling the scoreline. The penalty decision will undoubtedly spark debate, but both sides ultimately deserved a point from this hard-fought encounter.

We're held to a draw in San Sebastian but it's all to play for in the second leg 👊#MUFC || #UEL

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 6, 2025

Becker commits the foul on Mazraoui

IN: Jon Andar Olasagasti

OUT: Luka Sucic

IN: Victor Lindelof, Tobi Collyer

OUT: Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro

Becker makes a brilliant pass into the final third to Orri, but he fails to get the ball and misses a golden chance to take the lead.

IN: Sheraldo Becker

OUT: Takefusa Kubo

IN: Christian Eriksen

OUT: Alejandro Garnacho

Brais tries his luck with a long shot towards the goal, but Onana's full-stretched save declines the threat.

The Spanish side equalizes, Mikel Oyarzabal confidently nets the penalty

⚽ 70’ | 1-1 | GOOOOOLLLLL DE LA REEEAAALLL!!!

⚽ ¡¡GOOOOOLLLLL DE MIKEL OYARZABAL DE PENALTI!!#UEL pic.twitter.com/D3DuiuOnbi

— Real Sociedad Fútbol (@RealSociedad) March 6, 2025

A penalty shout in the United's box and the referee awarded the penalty as he confirmed Bruno Fernandes' hand ball.

IN: Pablo Marin

OUT:Beñat Turrientes

IN: Orri Óskarsson, Jon Aramburu

OUT: Ander Barrenetxea, Aritz Elustondo

The Red Devils take the lead. What an exceptional strike by Zirkzee. Garnacho makes a crucial pass into the box for Zirkzee, and his left-footed shot is strong enough to net the ball.

GET IN, JOSH 👏#MUFC || #UEL pic.twitter.com/r6an5UQ3Bq

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 6, 2025

Zubeldia commits a foul on Hojlund, and the referee shows a yellow card to him

Kubo crosses a beautiful ball from the right side of the pitch into the final third, but De Ligt blocks the cross.

Real Sociedad 0-0 Manchester United

Both teams were organised in an intense half of few chances, with a Garnacho effort from long range and a Zirkzee back-heel among United's attempts. The visitors twice looked dangerous from counterattacks – a threat Real Sociedad will be wary of.

via Juan Díaz, UEL Reporter

Onana rose above the crowd and punched the ball away, clearing a looming threat from Sociedad.

Sucic was about to strike the ball from close to the goal, but the ball soared outside wide off the far post.

Following a long ball by Bruno Fernandes from down the middle, Dalot powered a header on target, but Remiro made a routine collection.

Two on-target chances already for the Red Devils, but no goals whatsoever.

Garnacho and Dalot combined up on the right, resulting in Dalot finding Bruno in the middle of the box, but the United skipper's left-footed effort while going down was denied by Elustondo on the line! 

Zirkzee found the second ball but fired it wide off the target!

Kubo tried to find a channel in search of delivering a cross from the right, but United's defence forced the attack to end up in a corner.

In the last five minutes, the only noteworthy thing that happened is Dorgu getting a little bit uncomfortable, creating tension on the United bench. However, he is well and back on the pitch after receiving medical attention.

The game is now mostly being played in the middle of the park.

It has been a slow approach from both sides in the last couple of minutes, culminating the game into a slow progression.

It's been a game of minimal chances so far, with La Real creating 0.07 expected goals (xG) and Man Utd producing 0.06. 

More actions are yet to come!

Garnacho was quickly covered by three of the opposition defenders inside the box, and he channeled a pass to Dorgu on the left. However, Dorgu cut inside and skied his shot way over the crosspiece.

Turrientes slid past Bruo Fernandes and a Casmiro who threw a tackle; but his grounded shot went wide off the far post.

Barrenetxea floated a ball into the penalty area, hoping for the trigger strikers to anticipate it for a header, but Onana came up and collected it.

Dorgu and Garnacho combined inside the box for an attempt at goal, but the Argentine's curling effort from the left was well-claimed by the Sociedad custodian.

Hojlund might have created something out of the attack from te right flank, but the United forward got his heel clipped, extending the wait for a better opportunity to come.

The hosts fiercely started the game, pressing upwards on the United defence. However, the Red Devils stayed alert in scanning the cross from the left, and blocking the shot afterwards.

Man United get things going at Anoeta!

Time to get in the zone 🧠⚽️#MUFC || #UEL

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 6, 2025

🇪🇺 We want to continue our winning run in 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲.#UEL pic.twitter.com/7lSDwNLPCi

— Real Sociedad 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 (@RealSociedadEN) March 6, 2025

United are in the building 👊#MUFC || #UEL

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 6, 2025

Final countdown #Scalpers | #UEL pic.twitter.com/ooeQDcsMoQ

— Real Sociedad 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 (@RealSociedadEN) March 6, 2025

Starting XI: André Onana (GK); Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui; Patrick Dorgu, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Diogo Dalot; Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Højlund, Joshua Zirkzee

Subs: Lindelöf, Eriksen, Heaven, Amass, Colleyer, Dermot, Harrison

Head Coach: Ruben Amorim

🗣️ "UNITED! UNITED! UNITED!" ✊#MUFC || #UEL

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 6, 2025

Starting XI: Álex Remiro (GK); Aritz Elustondo, Nayef Aguerd, Igor Zubeldia, Aihen Muñoz; Luka Sučić, Beñat Turrientes, Brais Méndez; Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ander Barrenetxea

Subs: Óskarsson, Sheraldo, Lopez, Olasagasti, Marrero, Gomez, Traore, Aramburu, Marin, Martin, Aguirregomezcorta, Etxezarreta

Head Coach: Imanol Alguacil

📋 Our 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘-𝗨𝗣 for the Round of 16.#UEL pic.twitter.com/9bkQnfQzAB

— Real Sociedad 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 (@RealSociedadEN) March 6, 2025

Andre Onana, Dermot Mee, Elyh Harrison; Harry Amass, Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, Ayden Heaven, Victor Lindelof, Noussair Mazraoui, Leny Yoro; Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes; Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Joshua Zirkzee.

🚨 Ruben has named an 18-man squad squad for our trip to San Sebastian 🇪🇸#MUFC || #UEL

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 5, 2025

📋 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 for the first leg of the Round of 16. AUPA REAL!!!#UEL pic.twitter.com/qzdwDckUsr

— Real Sociedad 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 (@RealSociedadEN) March 5, 2025

A massive encounter in San Sebastian 🤩#UEL pic.twitter.com/JKnld8FP8y

— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) March 5, 2025

Real Sociedad have won just one of their previous six European encounters against Manchester United (D2 L3), with that win coming in the group stage of this competition at Old Trafford in September 2022. They won that game 1-0 courtesy of a Brais Méndez penalty, which remains their only goal against them. 

Real Sociedad have never beaten an English side on home soil in Europe (D1 L3), failing to score in each of the last three matches (all against Man Utd). They are, however, one of six sides to score in 100% of their UEFA Europa League games this season (10/10), with Man Utd also doing so (8/8). 

Man Utd have lost just one of their last eight away games against Spanish opposition in Europe (W5 D2), however that defeat did come in their most recent such encounter, losing 3-0 at Sevilla in the second leg of the 2022-23 UEFA Europa League quarter final.

Matches played: 6

Real Sociedad won: 1

Man United won: 3

Draws: 2

The match will be streamed Live on the Sony Liv app and website. Viewers can also watch the game live on TV on Sony Sports Network. 

Match: Real Sociedad vs Manchester United

Tournament: UEFA Europa League 2024-25 Round of 16 tie, First Leg

Date: 6 March 2025

Time: 11:15 pm IST

Venue: Anoeta Stadium, San Sebastián, Spain