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UEFA Champions League 2021-22: 30000 free tickets for fans

In the latest news of the UEFA Champions League 2021-22, UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin...fans will be given a handful of free ticket

Feb 15, 2022, 7:56 AM2 min read

In the latest news of the UEFA Champions League 2021-22, UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin today announced that fans; of all the participating teams in this year's competition will be given a handful of free tickets for these games; to reward them for their support for European football during the COVID crisis.

Among the 30,000 allocated tickets, the teams that will go into the finals will get those tickets, the tickets will be divided into:

Champions League: 10,000 free tickets (5,000 tickets per club)
Europa League: 8,000 free tickets (4,000 tickets per club)
Europa Conference League: 6,000 free tickets (3,000 tickets per club)
Women's Champions League: 6,000 free tickets (3,000 tickets per club)

UEFA Champions League 2021-22 - Sportz Point
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UEFA Champions League 2021-22; How are these tickets given away?

However, these tickets will be given as a reward to their most loyal supporters. But these tickets cannot be given to sponsors, partners, or club officials.

Moreover, UEFA has decided to keep the ticket price at a nominal cost; even though they know about the increasing inflation. His motive to do so was to send a strong signal to the fans and to ensure that access to all things is affordable to all.


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UEFA President said: "Football fans are the lifeblood of the game and we thought it would be a nice way to recognise the difficulties they have experienced over the last two years and how they nevertheless; still managed to support their teams and live their passion even when away from the stadiums.

"Fans are playing an integral part in the development of football; and we must ensure that loyal traveling supporters can attend historical moments for their cherished teams at affordable prices."

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Football Facts: Managers with most UCL titles

After Luis Enrique became only the sixth football manager to win the Champions League with different clubs, we present you with some interesting football facts about managers with the most UCL titles in their careers.

Jun 1, 2025, 11:35 AM5 min read

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In Europe, the Champions League is seen as the most demanding title among players, managers, and clubs from all over Europe. The Giant clubs compete for this specific trophy every year, with the prestige and financial rewards received from the tournament being among the biggest in club football.

Achieving success in this competition is usually seen by most players and managers as the benchmark of club-level achievement in Europe. For many managers, winning the Champions League is the ultimate goal.

Some managers, however, have managed to win the competition multiple times, some with multiple teams as well. Without further due, here are the interesting football facts of the five managers with the most Champions League titles.

Read Also: Barcelona 2008/09 vs Man City 2022/23 - which Pep Guardiola treble team is better?

Football Facts: Managers with the most UCL titles 

Pep Guardiola | 3 Champions League titles

Football Facts: Managers with the most UCL titles - Pep Guardiola - 3 titles - sportzpoint.com

Many regard Pep Guardiola as the greatest manager of his generation due to his success with all the clubs he has managed. The Spanish manager has won the competition thrice in his managerial career, two times with FC Barcelona and once with Manchester City.

Guardiola won his first Champions League title in his first season in charge of Barcelona, with his side defeating Manchester United 2-0 in 2008-09 as part of their first-ever treble. The former Barcelona midfielder was 38 years old at the time, making him the youngest manager to win the competition to date.

He won his second title two years later in the 2010-11 season, defeating the same opponent 3-1 in the final. Lionel Messi was the star of both triumphs, scoring both times.

Then he managed Bayern but wasn't able to bring any Champions League titles to the German Club. Finally, his 12-year wait came to an end when Manchester City defeated Inter Milan 1-0 in the Final of the UCL 2022-23 season.

Read Also | European treble winners in men's football history

Zinedine Zidane | 3 Champions League titles

Football Facts: Managers with most UCL titles - Zinedine Zidane - 3 titles - sportzpoint.com

Zinedine Zidane led Real Madrid in its most dominant period of the 21st century. The Frenchman won three titles with Los Blancos in three years in charge of the club.

Zidane won his first title just four months after he replaced Rafael Benitez as manager of Real Madrid. He led the side to defeat Atletico Madrid on penalties in the 2015-16 final.

The next season, Real Madrid defeated Juventus 4-1 in the final for their 12th crown.

Zidane led Real Madrid to a 3-1 win over Liverpool in the 2017-18 final. The Frenchman is the only manager in history to win the competition three consecutive times. He is also the first and only French manager to win the competition to date.

Bob Paisley | 3 European Cups

Football Facts: Managers with most UCL titles - Bob Paisley - 3 titles - sportzpoint.com

Bob Paisley was a Liverpool soccer player, manager, and administrator for almost 50 years

No football manager demonstrated the art of leading quietly and without ego more than Bob Paisley. He won twenty trophies in nine years for Liverpool Football Club between 1974 and 1983.

He brought 3 European Cups, six League Championships (including three in a row in 1981, 1982, and 1983), three League Cups, 6 Charity Shields, one UEFA Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup.

Paisley is the only British manager to win the European Cup three times. Bob is now regarded as one of the best soccer managers of all time.

Carlo Ancelotti | 5 Champions League titles

Football Facts: Managers with most UCL titles - Carlo Ancelotti - 5 titles - sportzpoint.com

Carlo Ancelotti is one of football's managerial greats of the 21st century. The Italian manager has won five Champions League titles in his time as a manager, having also won the competition twice as a player.

Ancelotti won his first Champions League title in the 2002-03 season with AC Milan as his side defeated Juventus on penalties in the final. He won his second title in the 2006-07 season as AC Milan defeated Liverpool 2-1.

Ancelotti won his third title with Real Madrid in the 2013-14 season after his side defeated Atlético Madrid 4-1. His fourth title came in the 2021-22 season with Real Madrid once again after a 1-0 victory over Liverpool.

He completed his fifth win in the Champions League as a manager in the 2023-24 season when Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund by 2-0 in the final.

The Italian manager is also the only manager to win all of Europe's top five leagues.

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Football Facts: Managers with the most UCL titles (Top Ten)

Managers No. of title wins Clubs Years won
Carlo Ancelotti 5 AC Milan, Real Madrid 2003, 2007, 2014, 2022,2024
Bob Paisley 3 Liverpool 1977, 1978, 1981
Pep Guardiola 3 Barcelona, Manchester City 2009, 2011, 2023
Zinedine Zidane 3 Real Madrid 2016, 2017, 2018
Sir Alex Ferguson 2 Manchester United 1999,2008
Jose Villalonga 2 Real Madrid 1956, 1957
Luis Carniglia 2 Real Madrid 1958, 1959
Bella Guttmann 2 Benfica 1961, 1962
Helenio Herrera 2 Inter Milan 1964, 1965
Nereo Rocco 2 AC Milan 1963, 1969
Luis Enrique 2 FC Barcelona, PSG 2015, 2025
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AFC and CONCACAF Chiefs express concerns over 64-team World Cup expansion

AFC president, Shaikh Salman, and Concacaf president, Victor Montagliani, have raised their voices against the proposal of expansion to a 64-team World Cup.

Apr 15, 2025, 11:11 AM5 min read

AFC and CONCACAF Chiefs express concerns over 64-team World Cup expansion-sportzpoint.com

The controversy over the potential increase in the 2030 FIFA World Cup roster to 64 teams has gained momentum, with key football officials coming out to oppose it. The Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have joined forces against this controversial suggestion.

Concacaf chief Victor Montagliani has joined the increasing call to oppose the plan to increase the World Cup teams to 64, claiming increasing the number of teams "would not be the right move".

AFC president Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa also warned against the expansion to 64 teams and the ‘chaos’ it could lead to, telling Agence France Press (AFP), “Personally, I don’t agree."

AFC and CONCACAF Presidents show concerns over expansion

AFC and CONCACAF Chiefs express concerns over 64-team World Cup expansion-sportzpoint.com
Conmebol president Alejandro Dominguez. (Image Source | X)

In March's FIFA Council, Uruguayan football chief Ignacio Alonso proposed expansion of the 2030 World Cup. FIFA later announced that it would study the proposal.

Since then, Conmebol president Alejandro Dominguez has been the frontrunning campaigner for an expansion to 64 teams. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been silent on the idea, but according to sources close to FIFA, he favours the plan and came up with it in the first place.

Conmebol have often been his path to market for alterations that he desires – the most stunning of these recently having been for a biennial World Cup cycle.

Last week, Dominguez supported a tournament extension from 48 teams to 64 teams in the 2030 World Cup as a once-off for the centenary celebrations for the global finals. Dominguez said:

We are convinced that the celebration of the centenary will be something unique, because it has only once been 100 years old. And for this reason, we are proposing, for one, to carry out this anniversary with 64 teams, across three simultaneous continents. So that all countries have the opportunity to live a world experience, and so that no one is left out of this party even if it is played everywhere, it is our party.

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Victor Montagliani, Concacaf President. (Image Source | X)

With Victor Montagliani joining the mounting anti-64-team World Cup campaign, he is joined by fellow FIFA vice presidents Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa (AFC president) and UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin.

Following Infantino, they are the next three strongest political officials in the world governing body. Montagliani told ESPN:

At Concacaf, we’ve shown that we are open to change by supporting the Women’s World Cup expansion and the continuous evolution of our Confederation’s men’s and women’s national team and club events,”

I don’t believe expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams is the right move for the tournament itself and the broader football ecosystem, from national teams to club competitions, leagues, and players.

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AFC president Sheikh Salman and FIFA president Gianni Infantino in 2022. (Image Source | X)

Yesterday, AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa cautioned against expansion to 64 teams and the 'chaos' it might bring, telling Agence France-Presse: "Personally, I don't agree." He further stated:

If the question is open to amendment, then the door will not only be open to increasing the tournament to 64 teams,"

But somebody will come along and insist on increasing the amount to 132 teams. Where would we get to then? It would be chaos.

Even the president of UEFA, Aleksander Ceferin, who also serves as FIFA vice president, joined the chorus of criticism. He stated:

It is not a good idea for the World Cup itself, and it's not a good idea for our qualifiers as well," 

I don't know where it came from, but it's odd that we didn't know anything prior to this proposal at the FIFA Council."

Future World Cups and logistical issues

AFC and CONCACAF Chiefs express concerns over 64-team World Cup expansion-sportzpoint.com
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Excitement is rising for the first-ever 48-team World Cup to be staged in 2026 by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

This event is a huge rise from the traditional 32-team setup, and any further expansion to 64 would double matches to a mind-boggling 128. Contrary to this, the forthcoming 2026 event will host 104 matches to be staged in 16 host cities.

Read Also | FIFA World Cup 2026: Teams qualified so far

The logistical issues for the 2030 World Cup are already significant, with its games spread across three continents. Its initial host nations are Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, but Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina will be hosting the milestone opening games, marking a century since the tournament's first edition was held in Uruguay.

FIFA has yet to comment publicly on the feasibility of this proposal, although they did confirm their duty to consider it.

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The proposal is expected to be a subject of debate at FIFA's upcoming 75th Congress, which takes place annually on May 15 in Paraguay's capital, Asunción, which houses the headquarters of Conmebol. The congress agenda is yet to be published, but the plan for a 64-team World Cup will supposedly receive intense local lobbying in the backrooms and corridors of FIFA.

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UEFA reportedly starts to develop blueprints for Russia's return in football

According to reports, UEFA has reportedly started the groundwork to initiate Russia's return to club and international football only if a ceasefire is established in Ukraine.

Mar 28, 2025, 12:05 PM4 min read

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UEFA has not ruled out the chances of Russia returning to football competitions around the globe if a total ceasefire is agreed upon in Ukraine. This was reported by the renowned British publication 'The Independent', citing its own sources.

The UEFA bans follow the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, sparking universal international criticism, such as FIFA and UEFA's March 2022 ban of Russian teams from every football competition.

However, UEFA has reportedly opened the groundwork to facilitate Russia's return in club and international football, with growing tensions within the members in UEFA.

UEFA may revoke the long-standing ban on Russian teams

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Alexander Ceferin and Gianni Infantino. (Image Credit | Getty)

Next week, a UEFA congress will reportedly be held in Belgrade, and insiders say that plans are underway to bring Russian clubs and the national team back into official tournaments.

The publication states that UEFA is already formulating possible measures for restoring Russia's involvement in international football tournaments. It underlines that Russia still has immense power in world football, and there is growing pressure within UEFA on this issue.

The Independent further asserts that the main reason for the suspension of Russian teams by FIFA and UEFA after the beginning of the large-scale invasion of Ukraine was not so much moral principles as a practical necessity.

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Russia's national football team last participated in the EURO 2020. (image Source | X)

Sources suggest that 12 European football associations signaled their willingness to boycott matches against Russian clubs, with the expectation that the figure could be as high as 18. In this case, football authorities would be faced with the decision of excluding a large number of national teams or only one. The suspension of Russia was therefore motivated by "technical" considerations and not political ideology.

The article points out that UEFA and FIFA attempt to avoid suspending nations for political reasons in order to stay away from being involved in the complicated legal scenario of every international conflict. 

Earlier, UEFA President Alexander Ceferin made the point about football being employed as a tool for creating peace. He said he believed that contact between children from different nations could build understanding and destroy enmities.

Meanwhile, Ceferin also spoke of a "ferocious attack by politicians," especially those on the left wing, against the suggestion that young Russian teams should be brought back in club and international football.

Back in 2023, UEFA overturned the decision that allowed Russia to return to international competitions, specifically the U-17 age group. Ukraine, England, Poland, Romania, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and Denmark threatened to withdraw if such a thing happens, AP reported.

The Independent reports that the suspension of Russia will continue to remain in effect until a complete ceasefire is reached in Ukraine.

Nevertheless, top officials at UEFA are already preparing a plan for bringing back Russian teams in the case of peace, when sport can once again be "center stage." A halt of aggression by Russia would, therefore be followed by a said normalization in the world of sport.

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What would you rather choose? Crashing out in the UCL semis or winning the Europa League

In this special article, Sport Point examines the advantages and disadvantages of either crashing out in the Champions League semifinals or winning the Europa League.

Mar 16, 2025, 6:44 PM5 min read

What would you rather choose? Crashing out in the UCL semis or winning the Europa League-sportzpoint.com
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UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League are the two pinnacles of European club tournaments, awarding the coveted continental silverware to the top clubs in Europe. 

Borth tournaments are prestigious for clubs competing in these, and hold different merits and various aspects of prizes that come with these silverware. 

However, if you are a fan of a top club that crashed out of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, you would definitely be disheartened. But, on the other end, if your club clinches the Europa League, would you celebrate it in the same manner when your club reached the UCL semis?

This may be a tough choice for fans who naturally covet the utmost success for their beloved clubs. But this question may always arise in every football fan's mind, which one is better to choose? Crashing out in the UCL semis or winning the Europa League?

Sportz Point delves into this interesting discussion through this article.

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Crashing out of UEFA Champions League Semis: Pros and Cons

What would you rather choose? Crashing out in the UCL semis or winning the Europa League-sportzpoint.com
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Advantages 

Playing in the UEFA Champions League is already competing at the highest level, and reaching the semifinals is a very significant achievement. 

  • If a mid-table club in the top five European leagues manages, or a club that belongs to a league other than the lower coefficients in the UEFA European leagues ranking, reaching this level can also provide valuable experience for the team and contribute to their reputation.
  • Reaching the semifinals demonstrates a lot about the team. It means they were able to overcome the best clubs in Europe and reach the knockout stage.
  • If looked at from a monetary point of view, the UCL semifinalists receive a prize money of €15 million that helps the teams to look forward to their future. The Champions League also draws more marketing or TV ratings.

Disadvantages 

Losing at this stage can be disappointing, especially if the team had induced high hopes of winning the tournament. For example, Ajax in the 2018-19 UCL claimed attention in the best possible way, beating defending champions Real Madrid on the way, but crashed out of the semi-finals.

  • If a team loses in the semifinals without winning anything in the domestic league, it will be considered a disastrous trophyless season. Very few people would be impressed by a club simply for reaching the semifinals.
  • On the contrary, a semi-final defeat can disrupt a team's momentum, potentially affecting their performance in domestic competitions.
  • This also may lead to a massive exodus of players from the club, especially if the club is not an European powerhouse already. The top European players will go after the players who performed well for the team, leading to the dismantling of the core group, making it harder to repeat the feat in the future continental competitions. 

Winning the UEFA Europa League: Pros and Cons

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Advantages 

For most of the clubs, winning a silverware is a huge achievement. Winning the Europa League has its own advantages, considering that most of the mid-table or apparently mediocre clubs compete in this tournament.

  • Winning the Europa League guarantees a continental silverware, which is always better than a trophy-less season. It also ensures a direct qualification in the next season's Champions League.
  • The winners of the Europa League also meet the Champions League winners in a season-end competition, called the UEFA Super Cup, which presents another opportunity to clinch another silverware.
  • Winning a major European trophy significantly enhances a club's global status and reputation. This success can attract sponsors, and elite players as well.

Disadvantages 

  • The biggest drawback of taking part in the Europa League, particularly of winning it, is the scheduling of midweek games. This may lead to a congested fixture, resulting in fatigue among the players as well as higher injury risks. Consequently, this affects the players' performance within domestic leagues or other tournaments. The Thursday-Sunday format of the Europa League puts more pressure on players than the Tuesday-Wednesday format of the Champions League.
  • Although it is a big silverware, the Europa League is usually less prestigious than the Champions League, and therefore makes it less attractive than the clubs competing in the UCL.
  • Comparing to the Champions League, the Europa League offers lower prize money. This will be a downer for the clubs that are reliant on their European competition-generated revenue, more so those operating outside the major five European clubs.

Conclusion: Which is better?

To be honest, it is subjective and depends on different contexts.

For a world-class team that can contest the Champions League, playing in the Europa League could be a disappointment or a consolation for the team, the management and mostly, for the supporters.

However, if a team has no practical hope of winning the Champions League but can contest the title for the Europa League, it would be preferable to lift the trophy instead of qualifying to the semi-finals.

In conclusion, the Champions League semi-final defeat is an indicator of greater competition and ability, while the Europa League win is a concrete victory. So, we can say that there is no definite 'better' result between these two. 

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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.

Mar 6, 2025, 7:55 PM1 min read

Real Sociedad vs Manchester United LIVE Updates UEFA Europa League 2024-25 Live Scores, News and Commentary-sportzpoint.com

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 2024-25 Round 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

Mar 6, 2025, 7:42 PM

90+5' | Free Kick to United

Becker commits the foul on Mazraoui

Mar 6, 2025, 7:39 PM

90+4' | Big save by Onana!

Mar 6, 2025, 7:38 PM

90+3'| Throw in for Sociedad

Mar 6, 2025, 7:36 PM

End of 90 minutes | Extra 5 minutes added

Mar 6, 2025, 7:35 PM

88' | Substitution for Sociedad!

IN: Jon Andar Olasagasti

OUT: Luka Sucic

Mar 6, 2025, 7:34 PM

87' | Double subs for United

IN: Victor Lindelof, Tobi Collyer

OUT: Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro

Mar 6, 2025, 7:31 PM

84' | Chance for Sociedad

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.

Mar 6, 2025, 7:27 PM

80' | Substitution for Sociedad!

IN: Sheraldo Becker

OUT: Takefusa Kubo

Mar 6, 2025, 7:24 PM

78' | Substitution for United

IN: Christian Eriksen

OUT: Alejandro Garnacho

Mar 6, 2025, 7:23 PM

77' | Big Save from Onana!

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

Mar 6, 2025, 7:22 PM

76' | Throw in to United

Mar 6, 2025, 7:16 PM

70' | GOALLL! RSO 1-1 MUN

The Spanish side equalizes, Mikel Oyarzabal confidently nets the penalty

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.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:58 PM

52' | Hojlund gets caught in an offside position!

Mar 6, 2025, 6:56 PM

49' | Free Kick to United

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

Noussair Mazraoui makes a tackle.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:34 PM

45'+3' | The half-time whistle is blown! | HT RSO 0-0 MUN

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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.

Mar 6, 2025, 5:47 PM

1' | Kick Off!

Man United get things going at Anoeta!

Mar 6, 2025, 5:43 PM

Minutes away from the kick-off

Mar 6, 2025, 5:42 PM

Eyes on a victory

Mar 6, 2025, 5:05 PM

Visitors are here!

Mar 6, 2025, 5:04 PM

The hosts are in the house!

Mar 6, 2025, 5:03 PM

Line-up | Manchester United

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

Mar 6, 2025, 5:00 PM

Line-up | Real Sociedad

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

Mar 6, 2025, 2:49 PM

Manchester United Squad tonight

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.

Mar 6, 2025, 2:47 PM

Real Sociedad Squad tonight

Mar 6, 2025, 2:45 PM

All set for an epic clash

Mar 6, 2025, 2:40 PM

Last 5 meetings | Real Sociedad vs Man United

Manchester United forced to settle for Europa League play-off despite win  at Real Sociedad | The Independent
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

Manchester United fans: Here's what you need to know about Real Sociedad -  The Athletic

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

Date: 6 March 2025

Time: 11:15 pm IST

Venue: Anoeta Stadium, San Sebastián, Spain

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