Real Sociedad vs Man Utd LIVE: Europa League score and updates as visitors impress in first-half
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Manchester United are in San Sebastian tonight for the first leg of their last-16 Europa League clash with Real Sociedad.
It’s last chance saloon for Ruben Amorim’s side, who were knocked out of the FA Cup in the fifth round on Sunday. Their loss to Fulham, which went to penalties, brought an end to their cup title defence and means the Europa League is their final hope for silverware this season.
Happily for Amorim, the Europa League has been one slightly brighter spot in the Red Devils’ underwhelming season. They finished third in the league phase and are the only unbeaten team left in the competition, while their opponents come into this tie reeling from 1-0 and 4-0 defeats to Real Madrid and Barcelona in their last two matches.
Injuries and a smaller squad could factor into how tonight’s match plays out but if United can avoid defeat they’ll have a strong chance at progressing from the tie with the second leg at Old Trafford.
Follow all the Champions League action with our live blog below:
Real Sociedad 0-0 Man Utd
45 mins: Andre Onana hasn’t had a save to make yet which goes to show how well United have defended, and how Sociedad are struggling in attack.
Three minutes of added time to play.
Mike Jones6 March 2025 18:31
Real Sociedad 0-0 Man Utd
42 mins: Close! Fernandes floats a cross into the box and picks out Dalot.
Dalot leaps highed than Aguerd and glances his headed effort into the hands of Remiro.
Mike Jones6 March 2025 18:27
Real Sociedad 0-0 Man Utd
39 mins: A Sociedad free kick is dealt with without too much trouble.
United have had their problems with set pieces this season but they’ve been solid at defending them tonight.
They look more dangerous going forward too. Ruben Amorim will be pleased.
Mike Jones6 March 2025 18:26
Real Sociedad 0-0 Man Utd
36 mins: Garnacho is bundled over and wins a free kick that United play quickly.
They send the ball backwards before firing a forward pass up to Dorgu.
Dorgu puts in an early ball that gets nodded away. United recycle the ball with a pass to Dalot waiting in the box.
He cuts it back to Fernandes who shoots and has the effort stopped by Elustondo!
Mike Jones6 March 2025 18:23
Real Sociedad 0-0 Man Utd
33 mins: A switch of play sends Kubo attacking from a dangerous area.
Dorgu sprints back and blocks an attempted cross from the byline.
Sociedad win their first corner of the night.
Mike Jones6 March 2025 18:19
Real Sociedad 0-0 Man Utd
30 mins: Dorgu is okay, he’s back on the pitch.
Fernandes finds Hojlund after the forward makes another decent run behind the lines.
The striker collects the ball and rolls it into the box for Garnacho. The Argentine checks to the right and shoots but his effort is blocked by the nearest defender.
Mike Jones6 March 2025 18:15
Real Sociedad 0-0 Man Utd
27 mins: Patrick Dorgu sits down after another 50/50 challenge and clutches his left leg.
He may just need a breather and some treatment from the physios but Ruben Amorim has sent out the substitutes to warm up.
It would be a big blow if Dorgu is injured.
Mike Jones6 March 2025 18:13
Real Sociedad 0-0 Man Utd
24 mins: United’s possession percentage has risen to 60% and they’re doing a decent job of recovering the ball when they give it up.
Elustondo and Dorgu both leap for an aerial ball and the Sociedad defender takes a knock. He’s fine to continue.
Mike Jones6 March 2025 18:09
Real Sociedad 0-0 Man Utd
21 mins: United flick the ball over to the right wing where Dalot is sprinting into space.
He carries the ball up to the box as Hojlund makes a penetrating run.
The ball never comes to him as Dalot holds it up and rolls it to Garnacho. He gives it to Patrick Dorgu who nudges the ball onto his right foot and fizzes a shot over the crossbar.
Mike Jones6 March 2025 18:06
