Manchester United vs Newcastle United Highlights | Joelinton and Isak give Newcastle a 2-0 win; Amorim becomes the first United manager in 9 years to lose three back-to-back league games
Catch the highlights of the Manchester United vs Newcastle United match in Premier League 2024-25 at Old Trafford as Newcastle defeated United by 2-0. Isak and Joelinton scored the goals for them.
Hello and welcome to Sportz Point's LIVE Coverage of Premier League 2024-25. Tonight, we will cover the Manchester United vs Newcastle United match at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Manchester United have been struggling since the start of the season. They are currently at number 14 on the points table with 22 points in 18 games. On the contrary, Newcastle United are currently at number 8 in the points table and have 29 points in the same number of games.
With both teams looking to end the year on a high, we can expect an entraining game at the iconic Old Trafford. So, sit back and relax as Koushik Biswas brings you the updates of the Manchester United vs Newcastle United match from Sportz Point's web desk.
LIVE Updates
Dec 30, 2024, 8:04 PM
LIVE Score
Dec 30, 2024, 10:08 PM
Final Verdict
So, that's it for tonight. I hope you will enjoy the highlights of the match from the LIVE blog.
Newcastle dominated the game from the early minutes. Isak and Joelinton scored the goals for them.
United tried to make some changes and looked better in the second half but without any results to show for that.
Ruben Amorim's start as the Manchester United head coach is not anywhere close to what everyone had thought of. He will face Arne Slot's Liverpool next. A big reason to worry for them.
Till the next match, good night and yes, a very happy new year 2025 in advance for you and your loved ones.
Dec 30, 2024, 10:04 PM
No change of fortune for United
Manchester United have lost five league games in a single calendar month for the first time since September 1962 😳#MUNNEWpic.twitter.com/Ya2A1NRZB8
Alexander Isak scored the first goal for Newcastle United. Image | Premier League
Dec 30, 2024, 9:57 PM
Full time | Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle United
Third consecutive defeat for Ruben Amorim's Manchester United. He becomes the first United manager in 9 years to have that record.
He has already lost five of his 8 matches as Manchester United coach in the Premier League.
Meantime for Eddie Howe, this is his first win at Old Trafford and they continue their winning streak in the League to four games.
This is Newcastle United's first second win against United in 40 games. Alexander Isak now has scored in six consecutive games for Magpies.
With 32 points, they finish 2024 within the Champions League bracket, at number five. Meantime, United stay at number 14 on the points table.
Dec 30, 2024, 9:52 PM
Magpies are singing and chanting!
The visitors are chanting and singing as they are about to finish 2024 at number five.
Dec 30, 2024, 9:49 PM
90' | 3 minutes added
3 minutes have been added to the full time.
Dec 30, 2024, 9:49 PM
88' | United fans are leaving already
Even with a few minutes of regulation time and injury time to go, United fans have started the leave the stadium.
Dec 30, 2024, 9:45 PM
86' | Amad is down inside the box
With a hope for a penalty, Amad goes down easily inside the box after a minimal touch from Burn.
No penalty given.
Dec 30, 2024, 9:44 PM
85' | Double change for Newcastle
Gordon and Murphy are replaced by Willock and Barnes.
Dec 30, 2024, 9:43 PM
83' | Change for United
De Ligt is replaced by Antony.
Dec 30, 2024, 9:42 PM
82' | Chance for United
It was Kobbie Mainoo first who went for a volley but it was well defended by Gordon. But, post that Mazraoui was offside.
Dec 30, 2024, 9:40 PM
80' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Schar for a foul on Hojlund. He will miss the next match.
Dec 30, 2024, 9:38 PM
Still no Rashford!
Though the England star was seen getting warmed up during the first half, we are yet to see him in action.
Dec 30, 2024, 9:33 PM
74' | Nearly from Yoro
From the corner, Yoro leaped in the air and hit the back of the head to target the far post. However, his header missed the target by a whisker.
Dec 30, 2024, 9:32 PM
72' | Newcastle trying to hold the ball more now
United are now trying to be more proactive with Amad, Garnacho and Mainoo. But, with Hall and Burn, Newcastle are looking to hold the ball more.
Dec 30, 2024, 9:28 PM
68' | Hall misses the target
Lewis Hall, after making a good run on the left, made a cutback to enter the final third. Post that move, he went for a shot with his left-foot but was not on the money.
Dec 30, 2024, 9:24 PM
64' | Double change for United
Casemiro, who had a great chance to score in the first half is replaced by Garnacho, who is United's top scorer this season. Lisandro Martinez is replaced by Yoro.
Dec 30, 2024, 9:21 PM
61' | Yellow card
Lisandro Martinez got the yellow card for a foul on Isak.
Yellow card for United captain Martinez, who brought down Isak from behind.
Dec 30, 2024, 9:20 PM
59' | Chance for United
This looks like a new United in the second half. Harry Maguire's header nearly went in and hit the post. The follow up shot from De Ligt was blocked by Hall.
Dec 30, 2024, 9:18 PM
58' | Change for Newcastle
Though he wanted to stay on the field, Trippier is replaced by Livramento, who has never lost a game against United.
Dec 30, 2024, 9:16 PM
57' | Trippier is injured
Trippier, who was one of the best players for Newcastle United, is holding his hamstring. Looks like he would be changed, but made an entry to the pitch again and wants to stay.
Dec 30, 2024, 9:15 PM
54' | Good block
United are now slowly getting into the groove. An attack from left enabled Amad to go for a right-footed shot from the middle. However, his shot was blocked.
Dec 30, 2024, 9:12 PM
50' | Good from Schar
Hojlund initiated the attack for United and Kobbie Mainoo placed the ball inside the box for Noussair Mazraoui.
But, Schar was there to blocked the shot from Noussair Mazraoui. A corner for United.
Half-time | Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle United
Joelinton celebrating his first goal against Manchester United. Image | Premier League
Newcastle United have been fabulous in the first 45 minutes and they rightfully leave the field with a 2-0 lead.
Isak and Joelinton scored the early goals for the visitors. Ruben Amorim made an early chance and nearly had the goal after that.
Hojlund and Casemiro missed the only two chances for United.
We expect more changes from United in the second half.
Dec 30, 2024, 8:49 PM
45+2' | Huge miss from Casemiro
Casemiro missed a straight forward chance in the first half. Image | Premier League
Mistake from Fabian Schar as he gave away the ball directly to Kobbie in the middle. And after receiving the pass from Kobbie, Casemiro had the space and time to net the ball.
However, the Brazilian missed a straight forward chance.
Huge miss!
Dec 30, 2024, 8:47 PM
45' | 3 minutes added
3 minutes have been added as injury time.
Dec 30, 2024, 8:46 PM
44' | United showing some urgency
Suddenly there is urgency within the team but miss-passes are not helping United at the moment. They have not been good doing the basics right.
Dec 30, 2024, 8:42 PM
40' | Rashford to come?
After getting left out in the left four games, will Marcus Rashford makes his appearance? He was seen warming by the byline.
Dec 30, 2024, 8:40 PM
Can he change the flow of the game?
An animated Ruben Amorim after Newcastle's second goal. Image | Premier League
Dec 30, 2024, 8:35 PM
34' | Chance for United
First chance of the night for United. Hojlund, from left, tried to side flick the ball into the far post. But, he missed the target.
Dec 30, 2024, 8:34 PM
33' | Early change for United
Early change for United. Image | Premier League
Zirkzee is replaced by Kobbie Mainoo.
Dec 30, 2024, 8:32 PM
32' | Tonali hits the woodwork
Tonali's right-footed effort from inside the box hits the post. Newcastle is moving smoothly and Amorim wants to make a change.
Dec 30, 2024, 8:32 PM
31' | Goal but offside
Oh my lord! What a strike from Isak! Right to the top bin. But he was offside when he received the deflected ball on the left.
Dec 30, 2024, 8:31 PM
29' | Dalot with a great block
It was another chance for Newcastle to send a cross from right. But, Dalot came in from behind the make the clearance.
Dec 30, 2024, 8:28 PM
26' | Nearly for Newcastle
Sandro Tonali's shot gets a deflection and could have gone anywhere. It is the first corner of the night for Newcastle.
Dec 30, 2024, 8:27 PM
26' | Save from Onana
Hall takes his chance from a yard outside the box. But, it is an easy save for Onana.
19' | Joelinton extends the lead for Newcastle | MUN 0-2 NEW
Isak, Joelinton and Gordon celebrate Newcastle's second goal. Image | Premier League
Joelinton extends the lead. Just like the first goal, Trippier played it out wide to Gordon, who made an accurate cross to find Joelinton at the middle of the box.
He won the height battle against Martinez and headed the ball for the visitor's second goal.
MUN 0-2 NEW
Dec 30, 2024, 8:19 PM
17' | Huge chance for Isak
Isak, in the counter attack had Onana in a one-on-one situation. But, while trying to dink the ball over the goalie, he could not get enough force to score the goal. Bruno Guimarães initiated the attack with the log, lofted ball.
Dec 30, 2024, 8:18 PM
Cool as ice!
Dec 30, 2024, 8:16 PM
14' | Chance for Gordon
Nearly for Anthony Gordon as he tried to volley a long ball from close range. Murphy with a great cross from right for him. He could have gone for the header as well.
Dec 30, 2024, 8:14 PM
12' | Isak is sharp
This time it is Isak, who made a quick run on the left wing and then made a sharp entry inside the box. But, his right-footed shot was blocked by Maguire.
Dec 30, 2024, 8:13 PM
11' | Top class from Gordon
On the left flank, Grodon first received an accurate pass and made a quick run by the byline. Post that, he made a sharp entry into the box but Joelinton could not take the advantage of that as his shot was off-target.
Dec 30, 2024, 8:10 PM
8' | Free-kick
Lewis Hall wins a free kick on the left wing after a foul on him by Amad Diallo. He gets a verbal warning from the referee. But, no cards though.
Dec 30, 2024, 8:07 PM
4' | Isak scores for Newcastle | MUN 0-1 NEW
Isak scored an early goal for Newcastle. Image | Premier League
First attack from Newcastle United and they get the goal. A top class cross from Lewis Hall from left and Alexander Isak jumps in the air and heads the ball inside the goal.
Isak now has scored 8 goals in last 6 games.
United defenders should have done better to not allow Hall to have the space. But, it is what it is. Newcastle lead.
Matthijs de Ligt, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen and Joshua Zirkzee returned to the playing XI as Amorim made four changes. Marcus Rashford and Tyrell Malacia along with 16-year-old Godwill Kukonki are back on the bench as well.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe named an unchanged starting XI from their 3-0 win against Aston Villa. The only change they have on the bench is that Tino Livramento replaced Matt Targett.
An unchanged starting XI at Old Trafford this evening ✊
Fernandes and Ugarte will miss tonight's fixture. This will be the first time in the league that United will start without Bruno Fernandes.
Dec 30, 2024, 6:20 PM
Recent Meetings – Man Utd vs Newcastle
Amad Diallo was player of the match when United faced Newcastle last time.
15 May 2024 – Old Trafford, Manchester
Man Utd 3 - 2 Newcastle
02 December 2023 – St. James' Park, Newcastle
Newcastle 1 - 0 Man Utd
02 April 2023 – St. James' Park, Newcastle
Newcastle 2 - 0 Man Utd
16 October 2022 – Old Trafford, Manchester
Man Utd 0 - 0 Newcastle
27 December 2022 – St. James' Park, Newcastle
Newcastle 1 - 1 Man Utd
Dec 30, 2024, 6:15 PM
Former Newcastle player Michael Newberry is no more
Newcastle United were saddened to learn of the death of former Academy player Michael Newberry.
The Newcastle-born defender, who played youth football for Red House Farm, won the coveted Wor Jackie trophy during his time at St. James' Park.
Dec 30, 2024, 6:10 PM
Head-to-head stats | MUN vs NEW
Head-to-Head Statistics
Team
Total Wins
Home Wins
Away Wins
Man Utd
33
19
14
Newcastle
9
8
1
Total Matches Played
58
Draws
16
Dec 30, 2024, 5:19 PM
Tonight's venue
Image | BBC
Dec 30, 2024, 5:12 PM
How to watch the match?
Football fans from India can watch the match live on Disney+Hotstar with a paid subscription the match will also be televised on Star Sports Select HD TV channel.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Premier League football. This evening, we will bring you all the live updates, scores, news, and free commentary of the Manchester City vs BrightonPremier League 2024-25 fixture set to be played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Manchester City, the defending champions, are having a difficult season and are currently battling to secure a spot in continental competitions for next season. The Cityzens are now standing in the fifth position, having earned 47 points in 28 matches. On the other hand, Brightonare just one point behind City, positioned seventh as of now with 46 points in 28 games.
Although City is struggling, this encounter against Brighton will be crucial for both teams before heading onto the international break. So sit back and enjoy the game as we bring you all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.
This is Soumit Bhattacharya, who will bring you all the updates of the match from the web desk.
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LIVE Updates
Mar 15, 2025, 5:09 PM
Full-time | Manchester City 2-2 Brighton
Despite taking the lead two times throughout the game, Brighton hold Manchester City in a 2-2 stalemate at home.
Erling Haaland drew the first blood from the spot, which was canceled out only ten minutes later, through a blistering free-kick by Pervis Estupinan. Right before the break, Omar Marmoush produced a lightning strike, which put City ahead at the break. However, Brighton equalized only three minutes into the second half, as Hinshelwood's strike forced Khusanov to fire it into his own net.
Following that, Brighton had a couple of chances, with Baleba missing a golden opportunity, but they fought well to snatch a point away from Etihad, intensifying the qualification race for the top four spots in the 2024-25 Premier League!
Mar 15, 2025, 5:01 PM
Premier League 2024-25 table after this game
The race to qualify for the top four spot has just intensified!
Position
Team
Matches Played
Wins
Draws
Losses
Goals Scored
Goals Conceded
Goal Difference
Points
1
Liverpool
29
21
7
1
69
27
+42
70
2
Arsenal
28
15
10
3
52
24
+28
55
3
Nottm Forest
29
16
6
7
49
35
+14
54
4
Chelsea
28
14
7
7
53
36
+17
49
5
Man City
29
14
6
9
55
40
+15
48
6
Newcastle
28
14
5
9
47
38
+9
47
7
Brighton
29
12
11
6
48
42
+6
47
8
Aston Villa
29
12
9
8
41
45
-4
45
9
Bournemouth
28
12
8
8
47
34
+13
44
10
Fulham
28
11
9
8
41
38
+3
42
11
Crystal Palace
28
10
9
9
36
33
+3
39
12
Brentford
28
11
5
12
48
44
+4
38
13
Tottenham
28
10
4
14
55
41
+14
34
14
Everton
29
7
13
9
32
36
-4
34
15
Man United
28
9
7
12
34
40
-6
34
16
West Ham
29
9
7
13
33
49
-16
34
17
Wolves
29
7
5
17
40
58
-18
26
18
Ipswich Town
29
3
8
18
28
62
-34
17
19
Leicester City
28
4
5
19
25
62
-37
17
20
Southampton
29
2
3
24
21
70
-49
9
Mar 15, 2025, 4:54 PM
90'+4' | Here goes the full-time whistle! | FT MCI 2-2 BHA
Mar 15, 2025, 4:51 PM
90' | 4 minutes of injury time added on
Mar 15, 2025, 4:51 PM
90' | Verbruggen sees a yellow
Verbruggen is shown a yellow for delaying.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:51 PM
90' | Close for Bruyne!
De Bruyne kept his free-kick low to the ground, as the ball rolled past every player inside the box but missed the far post by inches!
Mar 15, 2025, 4:48 PM
87' | Substitution for Brighton
In: Matts Wieffer
Out: Carlos Baleba
Mar 15, 2025, 4:46 PM
86' | Substitution for City
In: Kevin De Bruyne
Out: Omar Marmoush
Mar 15, 2025, 4:45 PM
83' | Substitutions for Brighton
In: Simon Adingra, Brajan Gruda
Out: Karou Mitoma, Yankuba Minteh
Mar 15, 2025, 4:44 PM
82' | So close for Baleba!
This was definitely the best chance for Brighton in this game!
Mitoma powered a grounder from the left, which sailed past every other player inside the box but found Baleba right in the middle of the box.
However, the Brighton midfielder fired his strike inches over the crosspiece despite having only Ortega in front of him.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:42 PM
80' | Hinshelwood hits the side-netting!
On a fierce counter-attack, Brighton came up with a good build-up, but Hinshelwood's strike from inside the 18-yard-box on the left only found the side-netting.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:41 PM
80' | Nico hits the bar!
Nico Gonzalez attempted a free header from inside the six-yard box, but he only rattled the near post!
Golden opportunity for the hosts!
Mar 15, 2025, 4:39 PM
79' | Chance for City
Doku beats Baleba on the edge of the corner line, but Doku's pass was quickly cleared away by the Seagulls' defence.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:37 PM
76' | Substitution for City
Silva was substituted in earlier, but seems like he has sustained an apparent injury and now he is making his way back to the bench.
In: Phil Foden
Out: Bernardo Silva
Mar 15, 2025, 4:37 PM
75' | Substitutions for Brighton
In: Yasin Ayari, Danny Welbeck
Out: Diego Gomez, Geoginio Rutter
Mar 15, 2025, 4:36 PM
70' | Collection from Verbruggen
Erling Haaland's header failed to generate the power he sought, as Verbruggen made an easy collection.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:32 PM
The gaffers
Can they pull off all three points for their respective sides?
Mar 15, 2025, 4:25 PM
63' | Brilliant chance, but offside
Gvardiol's mindblowing forward pass from way down the left flank found Marmpush running in front of the penalty area. The winger fired into the box, but his quick chip was stopped by Verbruggen.
However, Marmoush was already flagged for offside.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:24 PM
61' | Yellow for Doku
Jeremy Doku is shown the yellow for a foul.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:23 PM
60' | Chance for Brighton!
Diego Gomez unleashed a right-footed strike from outside the box, but it sailed inches past the left post.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:23 PM
58' | Substitution for Man City
In: Bernardo Silva
Out: Savinho
Mar 15, 2025, 4:22 PM
54' | Chance for City
Ilay Gundogan's long-ranger from outside the box was well-blocked inside the opposition box.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:21 PM
51' | Chance for Brighton
Baleba found the ball at the edge of the box following a mispass from Savinho, but his right-footed strike soared past the left-post.
Minteh's dangerous cross was denied by Gvardiol at first, but the following corner was headed in by Webster into the six-yard box, and Hinshelwood's strike bounced off Khusanov and entered the goal!
Brighton equalizes for the second time this evening!
Unluckily, the goal will be counted as an own goal by Khusanov.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:16 PM
46' | Second half begins
Mar 15, 2025, 3:50 PM
45'+4' | The half-time whistle is blown | HT MCI 2-1 BHA
Mar 15, 2025, 3:46 PM
45' | 4 minutes of added time announced
Mar 15, 2025, 3:46 PM
45' | Game resumes
Van Hecke seemed to be in discomfort, but he is now fine after receiving medical attention. The game has resumed.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:44 PM
43' | So close for Pedro!
An error from Ruben Dias led Joao Pedro to collect the ball in an open front of goal, but his left-footed grounder sailed just inches past the right post!
Very close for the Brighton marksman.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:41 PM
39' | GOALLL! WHAT WAS THAT, MARMOUSH? | MCI 2-1 BHA
Absolute brilliance from the Egyptian youngster!
Gundogan's swift square found Marmoush right in front of the 18-yard-box, and netted an absolute banger as his blistering right-footed strike rattled te back of the net, leaving no room for Verbruggen!
City leads yet again!
Mar 15, 2025, 3:39 PM
38' | Poor effort from Gundogan
Haaland chipped the ball swiftly in front of Gundogan, but the German midfielder's half-volleyed strike went past the far post.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:37 PM
35' | Chances for Brighton
Webster's header following a corner was denied by Haaland in front of the goal.
The following attack was carried out by Minteh, but his left-footed curler sailed past the far post.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:35 PM
Into the history books!
Erling Haaland makes more Premier League history 👏
His goal against Brighton gets him to 100 goals and assists faster than any other player! pic.twitter.com/8B9RnGlR9x
Savinho sprinted into the box from the right, but took second before taking a strike, but van Hecke executed a perfect tackle to deny the strike.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:30 PM
29' | Chance for City
Jeremy Doku made a sublime run on the left before delivering a cross into the box, but Haaland's first-time strike from the middle of the box went way over the crossbar!
Mar 15, 2025, 3:27 PM
26' | Baleba is shown a yellow
Baleba is shown Brighton's third yellow this evening for a foul.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:26 PM
24' | Save from Verbruggen
Verbruggen quickly stretched his right foot on the ground to deny a grounded strike by Savinho who struck it from close to the six-yard box.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:23 PM
21' | GOALLLLL! Estupinan slots it home with a screamer!!! | MCI 1-1 BHA
Oh my word!
What a free-kick from Estupinan!
From close to the 18-yard-box, Estupinan unleashed a powerful left-footed free-kick which rattled the left post and drifted back into City's net!
Game on!
Mar 15, 2025, 3:19 PM
18' | Mitoma gets booked
Karou Mitoma is booked for a foul on Savinho.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:17 PM
15' | Yellow for Savinho
Savinho received a booking as well for time wasting.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:14 PM
11' | Pedro is booked
Joao Pedro is shown a yellow.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:13 PM
Milestone alert!
Haaland registers his 100th goal contribution in his Premier League career!
The Norwegian Machine also scores his 21st goal this season!
94 Premier League matches, 100 goal involvements for Erling Haaland 👏@ManCity's superstar striker puts the home side ahead from the penalty spot#MCIBHApic.twitter.com/6KYsocbKV9
Haaland netted it through the bottom-right corner with a powerful grounder from the spot, leaving Verbuggen on the other end.
City leads!
Mar 15, 2025, 3:11 PM
10' | Penalty for City!
Haaland played the pass to Marmoush running upwards on the right, as he is taken down inside the box by Adam Webster, and referee Simon Hooper signalled for a penalty!
Mar 15, 2025, 3:10 PM
8' | Chance for City
Marmoush entered a penalty from the left before unleashing a strike, but Jan Paul van Hecke blocked it well.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:08 PM
6' | Is it a goal?
That was a brilliant link-up play from all the way down the middle, which was headed in by Mitoma while charging against Lewis. Although Ortega failed to catch the ball, it rolled inside.
However, the VAR review decides that it was a foul by Mitoma on Lewis, as the goal will not stand.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:04 PM
3' | Chance for Brighton
Mitoma beat Lewis on the right and lodged a low cross into the box, that was almost met by a triggering Joao Pedro inside the box; but the shot soared off target.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:01 PM
1' | Kick Off!
The match is underway at Etihad!
Mar 15, 2025, 2:28 PM
Heartwarming
Arrived and ready... but there's always time for a few high fives and signatures! 💛💙 pic.twitter.com/MtLFLMS7TS
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) March 15, 2025
Starting XI: Bart Verbruggen (GK); Jack Hinshelwood, Jan Paul van Hecke, Adam Webster, Pervis Estupiñán, Carlos Quomah Baleba, Diego Gómez; Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter, Kaoru Mitoma; João Pedro
On 9 November 2024, Brighton stunned Man City by winning 2-1 over them at the Falmer Stadium, Brighton.
Despite Erling Haaland scoring the first goal in the 23rd minute, two late goals from Brighton's Joao Pedro and Matt O'Riley in the 78th and 83rd minute respectively, sealed a famous win for the Seagulls at home.
Mar 15, 2025, 10:56 AM
Tonight's venue | Etihad Stadium
Mar 15, 2025, 10:50 AM
How to watch the match?
Football fans from India can watch the match LIVE on Star Sports Select HD Channel. Fans can also stream the match LIVE on JioHotstar with a paid subscription.
Mar 15, 2025, 10:49 AM
Match Details
Match: Manchester City vs Brighton Premier League 2024-25
10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League
Explore the top 10 African players with the most goals in UEFA Champions League history, featuring legends like Mohamed Salah, Didier Drogba, and Samuel Eto'o.
The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of club football, boasting the best talent from around the globe. Over the years, African players have made a significant impact on Europe's elite competition, with many of them showcasing their skills but also finding the back of the net consistently.
From legendary strikers to dynamic wingers, this article highlights the top 10 African players with the most goals in Champions League history, celebrating their remarkable achievements on the grandest stage of European football.
10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League:
Rank
Player
Country
Goals
1
Mohamed Salah
Egypt
50
2
Didier Drogba
Ivory Coast
44
3
Samuel Eto'o
Cameroon
30
4
Sadio Mane
Senegal
27
5
Riyad Mahrez
Algeria
20
6
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Gabon
17
7
Seydou Doumbia
Ivory Coast
15
8
Vincent Aboubakar
Cameroon
14
9
Rabah Madjer
Algeria
12
10
Sebastien Haller
Ivory Coast
12
10. Sebastian Haller| 12 Goals | Ivory Coast:
Image Credit: Talk Sports
While the Ivorian found the net just 10 times in 48 games for the Hammers, he experienced a career revival at Ajax, netting an impressive 32 times in 50 games. Sebastian Haller made his Champions League debut in the 2021-22 season, scoring in his first seven games in the competition, including four in his debut against Ruben Amorim’s Sporting. Haller scored just one more UEFA Champions League goal and was given just 10 minutes in the German side’s 2024 final defeat to Real Madrid.
9. Rabah Madjer | Algeria | 12 Goals:
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Madjer is considered one of the best players in the history of Algerian football and shot to renown as a Porto player in the 1980s. He scored six goals on Porto’s first UEFA Champions League winning run, including the equalizer against Bayern Munich in the final at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion. Madjer retired in 1992 and twice managed his home country, having played in their first ever World Cup in 1982.
8. Vincent Aboubakar | 14 Goals | Cameroon:
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Aboubakar made his UEFA Champions League debut in 2014 with Porto, scoring a goal in a 6-0 thrashing of BATE Borisov. He came back with a goal in the return fixture at home to Shakhtar and scored his first knockout goal against Basel but was an unused substitute in both quarter-final legs against Bayern Munich, including the 6-1 defeat that sent Porto out.
In the next two seasons, one spent at Porto and the other at Besiktas, Aboubakar netted six times but failed to get out of the group stage. He scored his final Champions League goals in 2017 with a brace against Monaco but was injured for the last 16 tie against Liverpool, a 5-0 defeat at the Estádio do Dragao.
7. Seydou Doumbia | 15 Goals | Ivory Coast:
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Doumbia scored 15 UEFA Champions League goals in 31 games for three different clubs in his career. He moved to Basel in 2016, scoring just once in six games before ending his European run at Sporting in the 2017-18 season. He made his debut with CSKA Moscow, scoring five times in the 2011-12 season, but never hit that height again.
6. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | Gabon | 17 Goals:
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Aubameyang primarily scored his goals with Dortmund, he managed just two for Chelsea, but Gabon’s all-time top scorer never made it past the UEFA Champions League quarter finals having twice exited at that stage in 2014 and 2017. Aubameyang is, however, the all-time top goal scorer in Europa League history, netting 34 times in 62 games.
5. Riyad Mahrez | Algeria | 20 Goals:
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Riyad Mahrez kicked things off with two goals in Leicester’s opening group match against Brugge before finding the net two more times ahead of the knockouts. He played every minute of Leicester’s knockout run but could only manage a single assist in that time.
In the 2020-21 season, Mahrez was a crucial player on Manchester City’s run, scoring in the quarters before three goals against PSG in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. However, he could not find the net as City lost 1-0 to Chelsea in the final. By the time of the 2023 win, Mahrez had fallen down the City pecking order and stayed on the bench for the whole of the 1-0 win against Inter.
4. Sadio Mane | Senegal | 27 Goals:
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The 2019 and 2022 African Player of the Year Mane was a talisman in Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool rebuild. Joining in 2016, Mane along with Salah and Roberto Firmino combined to be a lethal front three with the Senegalese player scoring 10 goals in the 17-18 UEFA Champions League season, a figure only beaten by his team-mates and Cristiano Ronaldo. Moving to Bayern Munich in 2022, Mane struggled to replicate his Liverpool form but still scored three goals in the group stages before departing for Al-Nassr in 2023.
3. Samuel Eto'o | Cameroon | 30 Goals:
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The four-time African player of the year winner, a figure only matched by Yaya Toure, scored most of his UEFA Champions League goals for Barcelona including six in their 2005-06 triumph and four in the 2008-09 win under Pep Guardiola. Moving to Inter in 2009, Eto’o became the fourth player in history to win back-to-back Champions Leagues at different clubs and played every game in the Jose Mourinho-masterminded run. Still considered by many to be the best African player of all-time, Samuel Eto’o was a deadly mix of pace and clinical finishing.
2. Didier Drogba | Ivory Coast | 44 Goals:
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With 10 goals in 10 finals, the Ivorian was the man for the big occasion, and he made his UEFA Champions League debut with Marseille in 2003, scoring five goals in six games. Getting his move to Chelsea the following season, Drogba hit the same number in the 2004-05 campaign but managed just one goal in seven appearances the next year.
He scored twice in the 2008 semi-final to set up a clash against rivals Manchester United, but a John Terry slip in a rain-soaked Moscow denied Chelsea their first UEFA Champions League title. But that success would come in 2012 with Drogba playing a starring role in the final.
1. Mohamed Salah | Egypt | 50 Goals:
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Considering he scored just three goals in his first 15 UEFA Champions League appearances, betting on Mohamed Salah to one day become the leading African goal-scorer would have seemed a waste of money back in 2016. Famously a second choice of Klopp – the German preferred Julian Brandt – Salah hit 10 goals in his first UEFA Champions League season at Anfield, propelling Liverpool to their first final since 2007 but an early injury caused by Sergio Ramos forced him to the sideline as Real Madrid won 3-1 in Kyiv.
Discover the 15 most decorated football clubs in the world, boasting legendary teams with the highest number of trophies, from domestic leagues to international glory.
Success in football comes in circles, as good times come and go for every club, but some clubs have had far more consistent runs than the others. Many clubs have had generations of success through each era of football and multiple competitions.
Understanding that every title, cup, and league win has a backdrop is essential. Here is the full list of the clubs boasting their trophy cabinets.
15 most decorated clubs in world football:
RANK
CLUBS
TROPHIES
NATION
1.
Al-Ahly
123
Egypt
2.
Celtic FC
119
Scotland
3.
Rangers
118
Scotland
4.
Club Nacional de Football
117
Uruguay
5.
Atletico Penarol
116
Uruguay
6.
Real Madrid
102
Spain
7.
FC Barcelona
98
Spain
8.
SL Benfica
85
Portugal
9.
FC Porto
85
Portugal
10.
Al-Faisaly
84
Saudi Arab
11.
FC Bayern Munich
83
Germany
12.
Olympiacos
80
Greece
13.
Ajax
73
Netherlands
14.
Juventus
71
Italy
15.
Manchester United
68
England
15. Manchester United | 68 Trophies | England:
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If you say "Theatre of Dreams", "Old Trafford", or the "Busby Babes" to someone, there is only one club that comes to mind: Manchester United. The Red Devils are cementing their place in the most decorated club's hall of fame with 68 trophies, right from the Busby Babes Munich air disaster in 1958 to Sir Alex Ferguson's Class of 92. Icons like Sir Bobby Charlton to the modern heroes like Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo have clothed the famous red jersey.
While the club has struggled to reach the heights of the 1990s to 2000s in recent years, The Red Devils are one of the most successful clubs in England, winning three UEFA Champions Leagues to their name, one of the best teams to have ever played in Europe as well.
3x UEFA Champions League winner (1967-68, 1998-99, 2007-08)
1x UEFA Super Cup Winner (1991-92)
1x UEFA Europa Cup Winner (2016-17)
1x Cup Winners Cup (1990-91)
13x FA Cup Winner (23/24, 15/16, 03/04, 98/99, 95/96, 93/94, 89/90, 84/85, 82/83, 76/77, 62/63, 47/48, 1908/09)
21x English Super Cup winner (16/17, 13/14, 11/12, 10/11, 08/09, 07/08, 03/04, 97/98 , 96/97, 94/95, 93/94, 90/91, 83/84, 77/78, 67/68, 65/66, 57/58, 56/57, 52/53, 1911/12, 1908/09)
6x English League Cup Winner (22/23 , 16/17 , 09/10 , 08/09 , 05/06 , 91/92)
2x English 2nd Tier Champions (74/75, 35/36)
1x Inter Continental Cup Winner (1999)
14. Juventus | 71 Trophies | Italy:
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Juventus is undoubtedly one of the most decorated clubs in world football and Italy too. From Dino Zoff to Alessandro Del Piero, this Italian heavyweight has been home to some of the biggest footballing stars ever produced, who have helped to add moments that collectively tell the tale of their 71 trophies. Not many clubs can boast about the fact that the Turin giant was formed by a group of grammar school students who turned into one of the biggest clubs in world football. A fascinating back story with a thrilling journey.
2x UEFA Champions League winners (1984-85, 1995-96)
2x UEFA Super Cup (1984-85, 1996-97)
9x Italian Super Cup Winner (20/21 , 18/19 , 15/16 , 13/14 , 12/13 , 03/04 , 02/03 , 97/98 , 95/96)
2x UEFA Cup Winner (92/93 , 89/90 , 76/77)
1x Italian Serie B Champion (2006-07)
2x Intercontinental Cup Winner (1996, 1985)
13. Ajax | 73 Trophies | Netherlands:
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Ajax are a wonderful football club, and their story is represented in as much as one word: innovation. The birthplace of 'Modern Football', their academy, De Toekomst, has been a messenger of talents. From Johan Cruyff to Frenkie de Jong. Their 73 trophies, including their European exploits, show their philosophy that prioritizes skill and vision.
The club has been massively successful in their 123-year history, winning four Champions League crowns, three of which were won in a row, as well as 36 Eredivisie crowns, which makes this club one of the most decorated clubs in world football.
Olympiacos is known to have a hugely intimidating home atmosphere when visiting teams come to their ground, the Karaiskakis Stadium. Despite only holding 33,334 fans, it's a well-known fortress for the home team. There's no doubt that they have dominated Greek football since their inception in 1925. From legendary figures to the current team, it has helped the club propel them to 80 trophies and cemented their name into one of the most decorated clubs.
4x Greek Super Cup Winner (2006/07, 91/92, 86/87, 1979/80)
1x UEFA Conference League Winner (2023-24)
11. FC Bayern Munich | 83 Trophies | Germany:
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Bayern's unparalleled streak of 11 consecutive titles came to an end in 2023-24 when the club slipped to third in Bayer Leverkusen's 'invincible' season. Vincent Kompany will be looking to change fortunes and restore Bayern to the top of German football. From their Allianz Arena, a modern-day stadium, they have showcased a brand of football that is both efficient and elegant. Bayern Munich is one of the most decorated clubs in Germany and world football too.
10x German Super Cup Winner (22/23 , 21/22 , 20/21 , 18/19 , 17/18 , 16/17 , 12/13 , 10/11 , 90/91 , 87/88)
6x League Cup Winner (07/08 , 04/05 , 00/01 , 99/00 , 98/99 , 97/98)
South German Cup Winner (1956-57)
2x Intercontinental Cup Winner (2001, 1976)
2X UEFA Super Cup Winner (20/21 , 13/14)
6x UEFA Champions League Winner (1975/76, 74/75, 73/74, 2019/20, 2012/13, 2000/01)
2x FIFA Club World Cup Winner (20/21, 13/14)
1x UEFA Cup Winner (1995-96)
10. Al-Faisaly | 84 Trophies | Saudi Arab:
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Not a familiar name in world football, but Al-Faisaly is one of the most decorated clubs in world football. In 91 years of their existence as a football club, formerly known as Al-Ashbal Club, they have won 35 league titles and 21 Jordan FA Cups, although domestic success has been more limited in recent years. The club is yet to have any success on the AFC stage.
From the banks of the Douro River, FC Porto has risen as Portugal's footballing flare and one of the most decorated clubs in world football. This is the football club that gave us players such as Deco, Ricardo Carvalho and, of course, the hero Benni McCarthy. After the 2004 season's UEFA Champions League winning campaign, Porto haven't seen any success in Europe since, they have still managed to win 30 Primeira Liga titles, 19 Taca de Portugal, two European Cups and two Europa Leagues during their 130-year history.
2x UEFA Champions League Winner (2003-04, 1986-87)
1x UEFA Super Cup Winner (1987-88)
2x Intercontinental Cup Winner (2004, 1987)
8. SL Benfica | 85 Trophies | Portugal:
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SL Benfica is one of the most decorated football clubs in Portugal and globally. The club has given birth to some absolute icons in the sport. Eusebio, winner of the 1965 Ballon d'Or, was representing Benfica when he achieved this phenomenal feat. Modern-day players such as Angel Di Maria, Darwin Nunez, David Luiz and Nemanja Matic are just a few names that have come and gone from the Portuguese outfit over the years. With 85 trophies, incredibly, the nation's two powerhouses are tied for trophy hauls.
2x UEFA Champions League Winner (1961/62, 1960/61)
7. FC Barcelona | 98 Trophies | Spain:
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There is no denying that Barcelona's most successful period was the late 2000s and into the 2010s, led by the genius Lionel Messi, arguably the greatest player to ever kick a football and helped to make one of the most decorated clubs in world football. Their 98-trophy tally does not just recount victories but also moments that changed Spanish football. Camp Nou has been the hub of 'tiki-taka' football - a poetic style, enchanting and uniquely Barcelona's.
3x Inter-Cities fair cup Winners (65/66 , 59/60 , 57/58)
6. Real Madrid | 102 Trophies | Spanish:
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Real Madrid has made the Santiago Bernabeu a theatre of dreams for fans and a place of nightmares for rivals. Madrid boasts an astonishing 15 UEFA Champions League titles to their name, seven more than any other team has won in the competition's history. Los Blancos is the most decorated club in Spain showcasing 102 trophies.
Just missing out on the top four is one of the most decorated clubs of South American football, Atletico Penarol. Why is this club so special and represents why they have been so successful over the years, is that they have never been relegated from the top division in Uruguay since being founded in 1891. It is a witness to longevity and consistent excellence. With a total of 116 trophies, they are not just Uruguayan legends.
3x Intercontinental Cup Winner (1982 , 1966 , 1961)
4. Club Nacional de Football | 117 Trophies | Uruguay:
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Club Nacional de Football tales of dominance are South American epics, which makes them the most decorated clubs in South America. However, in their long and storied 125-year history, they have won 49 Primera Division crowns in their homeland. The well-documented side from Uruguay boasts 116 trophies and is iconic in its own right.
3x Intercontinental Cup Winner (1988 , 1980 , 1971)
1x Recopa SudAmericana winner (1989)
3. Rangers |118 Trophies | Scotland:
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Rangers have marginally fewer trophies to their city rivals Celtic with 55 Scottish first-tier League Championships since 1890 and that's why they are the second most decorated clubs in Scottish Premiership. With their home one of the most famous stadiums in the British Isles in the form of Ibrox, it is no wonder they have managed such glory when they can create such an atmosphere.
Celtic Park, also known as Parkhead, and renowned for its thrilling atmosphere, has seen countless memories created in the club's 137-year history. Because of their dominance, they are the most decorated club in Scottish football. Celtic were the first club in Great Britain to win the European Cup.
Al-Ahly tops this list and becomes the most decorated club in world football with 123 trophies. With a legacy stretching back to 1907 and 123 trophies to their name, they are more than Egyptian legends; they are global titans. They have won 43 Egyptian Premier League titles, 39 Egypt Cups, 12 CAF Champions Leagues, 14 Egyptian Super Cups, eight CAF Super Cups and four African Cup Winners' Cups, just to name a few. They are essentially the African version of Real Madrid and continue to dominate Egyptian domestic football to this day.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Premier League football. Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, scores, news, and free commentary of the Manchester United vs. Arsenal fixture at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, UK.
Manchester United is ready to face Arsenal on matchday 28 of the Premier League 2024-25 season at home. The Red Devils are currently in 14th place on the points table because of their inconsistent performance this season. The Manchester side secured an important three points against Ipswich Town. The match was to close but Harry Maguire's last-minute winning goal helped to secure an important victory. They are ready to lock horns with Arsenal.
On the other hand, the second-placed Arsenal is now 13 points behind the first-placed Liverpool. Mikel Arteta's managed side are winless in their recent matches in the Premier League 2024-25. Arsenal has lost to West Ham in a close battle and later were held to a goalless draw against Nottingham Forest.
The Gunners did win their last four Premier League games against the Red Devils, but Ruben Amorim's managed side have knocked the Gunners out of the FA Cup.
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Declan Rice's shot hits the defender of Manchester United's hand
Mar 9, 2025, 6:03 PM
72' | The Gunners are pushing in for the Equalizer!
Mar 9, 2025, 6:01 PM
68' | Free Kick to Arsenal in a dangerous position!
De Ligt commits the foul on Lewis-Skelly, and the referee awarded a free-kick in Arsenal's favor.
Mar 9, 2025, 5:56 PM
65' | Corner for Arsenal!
Mar 9, 2025, 5:56 PM
63' | Free Kick to Manchester United!
Skelly commits a foul on Garnacho, and the referee awards a free kick in the favor of United
Mar 9, 2025, 5:54 PM
62' | United are applying a high-press on Arsenal!
Mar 9, 2025, 5:53 PM
61' | Free Kick to United
Gabriel commits the foul on Mazraoui.
Mar 9, 2025, 5:52 PM
60' | Corner for Arsenal
Mar 9, 2025, 5:51 PM
58' | Double Subs for the Gunners!
IN: Gabriel Martinelli, Myles Lewis-Skelly
OUT: Ricardo Calafiori, Ethan Nwaneri
Mar 9, 2025, 5:48 PM
57' | Brilliant defending by De Ligt!
Mar 9, 2025, 5:46 PM
54' | Brilliant by David Raya!
Manchester United is so close to doubling their lead as Dalot puts a cross into the final third for Mazraoui, but Raya's brilliant reaction denies their chance.
Mar 9, 2025, 5:44 PM
53' | The Gunners are constantly pushing in for the equalizer!
Mar 9, 2025, 5:44 PM
51' | Chance for Arsenal
Odegaard puts a beautiful ball outside off the final third to Rice, but his volley misses the net by an inches
Mar 9, 2025, 5:42 PM
50' | Corner for Arsenal
Trossard cross clears with a header by Mazraoui for an exchange of a corner.
Mar 9, 2025, 5:40 PM
48' | Brilliant save by Raya!
Garnacho's cross into the final third saved by Raya, declines an ongoing threat by the save
Mar 9, 2025, 5:37 PM
46' | Substitution for the Red Devils!
IN: Ayden Heaven
OUT: Leny Yoro (Injured)
Mar 9, 2025, 5:36 PM
46' | Second half begins!
Mar 9, 2025, 5:23 PM
End of the first half! MUN 1-0 ARS
The hosts take the lead by an exceptional strike from Bruno!
Brilliant absolutely brilliant strike by Bruno Fernandes, the captain scores for the Red Devils by the magnificent free kick. What a strike by Bruno!!!
Trossard commits an awful foul on Garnacho, the referee shows the yellow card to Trossard for this violation.
Mar 9, 2025, 5:16 PM
43' | Zirkzee gets down!
Partey's elbow hits Zirkzee's face, hoping for no serious injury.
Mar 9, 2025, 5:14 PM
42' | Free Kick to United!
Thomas Partey commits a foul on Joshua Zirkzee.
Mar 9, 2025, 5:12 PM
40' | Offside!
Nwaneri is in an offside position
Mar 9, 2025, 5:10 PM
38' | Both teams are pushing in for the opener!
Mar 9, 2025, 5:06 PM
34' | Chance for Arsenal
Odegaard finds Trossard inside the box run, as he makes a through ball to Trossard but Onana collects the ball comfortably.
Mar 9, 2025, 5:03 PM
31' | Counter by the Gunners
Raya progresses the ball quickly to Callifiori, but his miss pass ends the counter.
Mar 9, 2025, 5:01 PM
30' | Handball
Ball hits on Timber's hand.
Mar 9, 2025, 4:59 PM
28' | Corner for Arsenal
Mar 9, 2025, 4:58 PM
27' | Throw in for the Gunners
Mar 9, 2025, 4:57 PM
25' | Merino and De Ligt are down
A hard collision between Merino and De Ligt, and both are down.
Mar 9, 2025, 4:53 PM
22' | The Gunners are keeping the high defensive line
Mar 9, 2025, 4:52 PM
20' | Chance for Arsenal
Odegaard tries his luck by a long shot from outside of the box, but Onana saves the shot comfortably.
Mar 9, 2025, 4:50 PM
18' | Brilliant defending by Gabriel!
Mar 9, 2025, 4:49 PM
18' | Throw in for the Gunners
Mar 9, 2025, 4:48 PM
17' | Corner for Arsenal
Mar 9, 2025, 4:48 PM
16' | The Gunners are constantly pushing in for the opener
Mar 9, 2025, 4:44 PM
12' | Handball
Mazaroui's pass for Zirkzee, but the ball hits Zirkzee's hand.
Mar 9, 2025, 4:43 PM
9' | Mikel Merinooooooo
Brilliant linkup play between Odegaard and Rice, and with the help of the linkup play, a slight space opens for Merino, but he fails to net the ball, first chance for the Gunners.
Mar 9, 2025, 4:40 PM
7' | Arsenal is keeping to hold on to ball!
With United keeping their defense tight, Arsenal is moving the ball all over on the pitch, the Gunners are waiting for the right time to attack with Nwaneri, Odegaard, and Trossard
Mar 9, 2025, 4:37 PM
6' | Free Kick to Manchester United!
Partey commits the foul on Garnacho.
Mar 9, 2025, 4:36 PM
5' | Throw in for the Gunners!
Mar 9, 2025, 4:36 PM
4' | Great save by Onana
Long through pass for the Gunner's strike Merino, but Onana closed down the pass, brilliant by Onana
Andre Onana, Victor Lendlof, Matthijs De-Ligt, Noussir Mazraoui Ma Bruno Fernandes, Joshua Zirkzee, Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Leny Yoro, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Diego Dalot
David Raya (GK), Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Ricardo Calafiori, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Ethan Nwaneri, Leonardo Trossard, Mikel Merino
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One change from Tuesday's victory away at PSV - Calafiori replaces Lewis-Skelly.
Real Sociedad vs Manchester United Highlights UEFA Europa League 2024-25 | Manchester United Held by Real Sociedad After Confident Oyarzabal Penalty Round of 16 First Leg | FT RSO 1-1 MUN
Catch the highlights of the Real Sociedad vs Manchester United RO16 First Leg match tonight in UEL 2024-25 at the Anoeta Stadium, Spain.
Hello and welcome to another LIVE coverage of European football. Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the UEFA Europa League 2024-25Round of 16 First Leg face-off between Real Sociedad and Manchester United at the Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastián, Spain.
Real Sociedad advanced to the RO16 by thrashing FC Midtjylland 7-3 over two legs in the Europa League play-offs. Manchester United, on the contrary, are the only team that finished unbeaten in the league phase, positioned third on the leaderboard with 18 points in 8 matches.
Both teams are about to go against each other in an important match of the European campaign, setting up a fierce encounter. So, sit back and relax as Swastik Debnath and Soumit Bhattacharya get you the buildup, news, images, live scores, news, and updates of the Real Sociedad vs Manchester United match from our webdesk.
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Mar 6, 2025, 7:52 PM
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Mar 6, 2025, 7:51 PM
Final Verdict
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.
Mar 6, 2025, 7:44 PM
FULL TIME WHISTLE BLOWS! RSO 1-1 MUN
We're held to a draw in San Sebastian but it's all to play for in the second leg 👊#MUFC || #UEL
— Real Sociedad Fútbol (@RealSociedad) March 6, 2025
Mar 6, 2025, 7:15 PM
68' | Potential VAR Check
A penalty shout in the United's box and the referee awarded the penalty as he confirmed Bruno Fernandes' hand ball.
Mar 6, 2025, 7:13 PM
64' | Change for Sociedad
IN: Pablo Marin
OUT:Beñat Turrientes
Mar 6, 2025, 7:12 PM
63' | Substitutions for Sociedad!
IN: Orri Óskarsson, Jon Aramburu
OUT: Ander Barrenetxea, Aritz Elustondo
Mar 6, 2025, 7:06 PM
57' | GOALLL!!! RSO 0-1 MUN
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.
Zubeldia commits a foul on Hojlund, and the referee shows a yellow card to him
Mar 6, 2025, 6:54 PM
47' | Great defending by De Ligt!
Kubo crosses a beautiful ball from the right side of the pitch into the final third, but De Ligt blocks the cross.
Mar 6, 2025, 6:50 PM
46' | Second half Begins!
Real Sociedad 0-0 Manchester United
Mar 6, 2025, 6:40 PM
Hart-time verdict | HT RSO 0-0 MUN
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
Mar 6, 2025, 6:34 PM
45'+3' | The half-time whistle is blown! | HT RSO 0-0 MUN
Mar 6, 2025, 6:34 PM
45'+2' | Onana punches it away
Onana rose above the crowd and punched the ball away, clearing a looming threat from Sociedad.
Mar 6, 2025, 6:31 PM
45' | 3 minutes of added time confirmed
Mar 6, 2025, 6:31 PM
45' | Chance for Sociedad
Sucic was about to strike the ball from close to the goal, but the ball soared outside wide off the far post.
Mar 6, 2025, 6:29 PM
42' | Remiro collects it easily
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.
Mar 6, 2025, 6:25 PM
37' | That was close for United!
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!
Mar 6, 2025, 6:21 PM
34' | Chance for Sociedad
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.
Mar 6, 2025, 6:18 PM
30' | Two quarters are up!
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.
Mar 6, 2025, 6:12 PM
25' | The game has slowed down
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!
Mar 6, 2025, 6:07 PM
20' | Off target for Dorgu
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.
Mar 6, 2025, 6:05 PM
18' | Wide from Turrientes
Turrientes slid past Bruo Fernandes and a Casmiro who threw a tackle; but his grounded shot went wide off the far post.
Mar 6, 2025, 6:03 PM
16' | Good collection from Onana
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.
Mar 6, 2025, 5:59 PM
12' | Save from Remiro
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.
Mar 6, 2025, 5:56 PM
9' | Effort from Hojlund
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.
Mar 6, 2025, 5:52 PM
5' | United stay alert
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.
United defeated Sociedad 1-0 in the Anoeta in their last meeting. (Image Credit | The Independent)
Competition
Date
Home Team
Score
Away Team
UEFA Europa League
2022/11/03
Real Sociedad
0 - 1
Manchester United
UEFA Europa League
2022/09/09
Manchester United
0 - 1
Real Sociedad
UEFA Europa League
2021/02/26
Manchester United
0 - 0
Real Sociedad
UEFA Europa League
2021/02/18
Real Sociedad
0 - 4
Manchester United
UCL
2013/11/06
Real Sociedad
0 - 0
Manchester United
UCL
2013/10/24
Manchester United
1 - 0
Real Sociedad
Mar 6, 2025, 2:36 PM
Head-to-head stats (All Competitions)
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
Mar 6, 2025, 2:32 PM
Tonight's Venue | Anoeta Stadium
Mar 6, 2025, 2:30 PM
How to watch the match?
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.
Mar 6, 2025, 2:30 PM
Match Details
Match: Real Sociedad vs Manchester United
Tournament: UEFA Europa League 2024-25 Round of 16 tie, First Leg
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