Manchester United’s season is alive after a game marred by penalties and red cards saw them beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at Old Trafford.
The second leg continued the theme of the first, with a dubious penalty given to Real Sociedad early on which Oyarzabal converted to give them a shock lead.
Justice was delivered about five minutes later when Hojlund was fouled similarly in the box, Bruno Fernandes converting the penalty to draw level in a frantic start.
That wouldn’t be matched as both sides created chances, United particularly threatening ones, but no finishing touch meant teams went into half-time 1-1.
A penalty was needed again as United scored the game’s third, and their second via Fernandes when Dorgu was fouled in the box.
Dorgu’s energy again created Sociedad’s downfall when Jon Aramburu pulled him down as the last man, getting a red card for his troubles.
Fernandes sealed his hattrick late on the counter-attack after being expertly fed by Garnacho before Hojlund turned provider for Dalot to seal a 4-1 win.
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Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images
Here’s how the players rated-
More assertive in leaving his area to claim crosses and made some tricky saves. Beaten from the spot.
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Flew under the radar which is a compliment to his no-fuss display as a centre-back this time.
The penalty was harsh but he gave the referee a reason with a clumsy play in the box.
Not just good “for a youngster”, but great, period. Always happy to take the ball and doesn’t get fazed by errors. Quickly becoming undeniable for Ruben Amorim.
Had a lot of the ball but failed to do much with it. Finished when it mattered late on to add a flourish.
Flew forward on every occasion and was a bundle of energy. Sensational wing-back display.
His long passes from deep were where every attacking move began. Loves playing in Europe.
Scored both the penalty with trademark conviction and completed his hattrick with a confident finish. Captain MARVEL.
Always looks to make something happen even if it didn’t come off. Ultimately it did as he assisted Fernandes’ third.
A natural as a No. 10 despite his career as a striker. Created great chances.
Sociedad defenders had a nightmare against him. Goal was the only missing thing in a battling display.
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Shored up the midfield late on with his energy and industriousness.
Came on late to help with ball circulation.