Real Sociedad vs Man Utd LIVE: Europa League result and reaction as Oyarzabal earns draw with penalty

The Europa League is Man Utd’s final chance for silverware this season after their FA Cup exit last weekend

Ruben Amorim aware of ‘consequences’ if Manchester United’s poor form continues

Manchester United earned a draw away from home against Real Sociedad in the Europa League last-16.

Joshua Zirkzee’s fine second-half finish was cancelled out by Mikel Oyarzabal’s penalty after Bruno Fernandes was judged to have handled the ball in the area from a corner kick.

The match finished 1-1 and sets up a thrilling second leg to be played at Old Trafford next week.

Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho were struggling for confidence ahead of the game but both played well despite not being clinical enough in the final third.

After the game Zirkzee said he wants United to be more ‘ruthless’ when converting the chances and opportunities they make. Can they do so in the second leg?

Relive the Champions League action with our live blog below:

Real Sociedad vs Man Utd LIVE

• Real Sociedad draw with Man Utd in the Europa League last-16
• 84’ CHANCE! Oskarsson pokes wide after slick move (RSO 1-1 MUN)
• 70’ GOAL! Oyarzabal converts from penalty spot (RSO 1-1 MUN)
• 57’ GOAL! Zirkzee opens scoring for United (RSO 0-1 MUN)
• 42’ Dalot’s glancing header is kept out by Remiro (RSO 0-0 MUN)
• 36’ CHANCE! Fernandes is denied by Elustondo block (RSO 0-0 MUN)

[6 March 2025 15:35 · Mike Jones]

How can I watch the match?

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the game live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 5pm. Subscribers can also watch online via discovery+.

You can purchase a TNT Sports subscription via discovery+ here, for only £30.99 per month.

[6 March 2025 15:30 · Mike Jones]

When is Real Sociedad vs Man Utd?

The match is due to kick off at 5.45pm GMT on Thursday, 6 March at the Reale Arena in San Sebastian, Spain.

(Man Utd/PA Wire)

[6 March 2025 15:25 · Mike Jones]

Real Sociedad vs Man Utd

Manchester United face Real Sociedad in the Europa League round of 16 this evening, with the visitors desperate to stay in a competition that represents their last chance of a trophy this season.

Ruben Amorim’s side travel to San Sebastian having been dumped out of the FA Cup on penalties last weekend, and this competition is now their only chance to salvage anything from a terrible season.

And they face a Real Sociedad side who have had their own domestic struggles of late, with the Basque club sitting ninth in La Liga.

Nevertheless, it is illustrative of United’s poor form that they head into the tie as underdogs, despite the Spanish side losing three of their last five in the league.

[6 March 2025 15:23 · Mike Jones]

Good evening!

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Europa League clash between Real Sociedad and Manchester United.

Ruben Amorim’s side are hoping to progress to the latter stages of this tournament as winning the Europa League would put them in the Champions League next season.

Things won’t be easy though as injuries have decimated their squad and the Red Devils are in a bad run of form.

We’ll have all the latest team news, line-ups and more throughout the night so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 5.45pm.