An image showing the inside under the Reale Arena under the floodlights, featuring the Real Sociedad and Manchester United club crests layered over it in a central position.
Real Sociedad host Manchester United at the Reale Arena.
Manchester United will be hoping to put one foot in the quarter-finals of the Europa League this evening when they face Real Sociedad in the first leg of their last-16 tie at the Reale Arena, kick-off 5.45pm GMT.
United progressed from the new-look league phase automatically, finishing third in the table after winning five and drawing three of their eight matches. They are the only unbeaten side in the Europa League this season.
Since qualifying for the last-16 at the end of January, United's Premier League form has remained underwhelming and they have exited the FA Cup, meaning their hopes of salvaging something from this campaign rest on winning the Europa League.
Not only will winning the competition secure a piece of silverware, but it will also earn Champions League qualification for next season.
United have travelled to Spain with a squad made up of just 18 players, highlighting the extent of their current injury crisis. Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte have become the latest additions to a seemingly never-ending injury list.
Follow the LIVE blog below for build-up, analysis and regular updates from the Reale Arena...
George Smith
Welcome along!
Good afternoon and welcome to the Manchester Evening News' coverage of the first leg of United's Europa League last-16 tie against Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena.
Following Sunday's FA Cup exit at the hands of Fulham at Old Trafford, the Europa League's importance has never been greater for United. Winning the competition is their only hope of salvaging something from what has been a forgettable campaign.
They will be desperate to put themselves in as strong a position as possible ahead of next week's second leg at Old Trafford, meaning a positive result this evening is crucial.
As ever, we will bring you plenty of pre-match build-up, analysis and much, much more. There is no need to refresh the blog, updates will appear automatically.
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