Manchester United make the trip to San Sebastien to take on Real Sociedad in the Europa League tonight.
Ruben Amorim’s side begin their knockout stage venture with a last-16 tie against the Spanish side. The teams last met in this competition in 2022, with each claiming away wins during the two group stage fixtures.
Manchester United are aiming to bounce back from Sunday’s FA Cup exit. The holders crashed out of the competition after losing to Fulham on penalties at Old Trafford.
See you in San Sebastian, Reds 👋#MUFC || #UEL pic.twitter.com/mCxovS6eTp
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 5, 2025
Europe offers the club’s last shot at silverware and, realistically, securing European football for next season. Currently 14th in the Premier League table, success in the Europa League could offer solace in challenging campaign.
Real Sociedad are ninth in La Liga, having endured a dip in form domestically. Imanol Alguacil have lost five of their last seven in the league, including a 4-0 defeat to Barcelona at the weekend. Aritz Elustondo’s 17th-minute red card contributed to a heavy defeat to the Catalans.
Manchester United XI vs Real Sociedad – Predicted lineup and team news
Manchester United team news
Ruben Amorim has seen Manuel Ugarte added to his unavailable list for tonight, while Harry Maguire is a doubt and unlikely to feature.
Lisandro Martinez is a long-term absentee with an ACL injury and Amad Diallo is out for the season with an ankle ligament injury. Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans, Mason Mount and Altay Bayindir are also sidelined.
There’s better news on Toby Collyer, who has travelled with the squad to Spain. Patrick Dorgu is also available with his domestic ban not applicable to European competition.
Manchester United Predicted Lineup
Manchester United predicted XI: Onana; Dalot, Yoro, De Ligt, Mazraoui, Dorgu; Casemiro, Fernandes; Garnacho, Hojlund, Zirkzee.
When is Real Sociedad vs Manchester United.
Real Sociedad host Manchester United in the Europa League’s Round of 16 on Thursday 6th March 2025. Kick-off at the Reale Arena will be at 17:45 GMT.
What TV channel is Real Sociedad vs Manchester United on?
Real Sociedad vs Manchester United will be available to watch on TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+ UK.
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