Manchester United played out a 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad on Thursday night as Ruben Amorim's team returned to Europa League action in the last 16 first leg.
A depleted side made the trip to northern Spain and partially bounced back from the disappointment of FA Cup elimination at the hands of Fulham last weekend.
Joshua Zirkzee handed United the lead early in the second half, having been marginally the better side up to that point in the game. But a fortuitous penalty, converted by Mikel Oyarzabal, midway through the second period brought the hosts back level.
Confidence from the equaliser saw La Real finish the stronger of the two sides and Andre Onana made two big second half saves - including one in stoppage time. But the tie remains finely balanced ahead of the return leg at Old Trafford in seven days' time.
Real Sociedad player ratings vs Man Utd (4-3-3)
Player | Rating |
|---|---|
GK: Alex Remiro | 6.4/10 |
RB: Aritz Elustondo | 7.3/10 |
CB: Igor Zubeldia | 6.7/10 |
CB: Nayef Aguerd | 7.3/10 |
LB: Aihen Munoz | 7.3/10 |
CM: Brais Mendez | 6.8/10 |
CM: Benat Turrientes | 6.5/10 |
CM: Luka Sucic | 7.0/10 |
RW: Takefusa Kubo | 6.7/10 |
ST: Mikel Oyarzabal (c) | 8.1/10 |
LW: Ander Barrenetxea | 6.7/10 |
SUB: Orri Oskarsson (63' for Barrenetxea) | 6.0/10 |
SUB: Jon Aramburu (63' for Elustondo) | 6.3/10 |
SUB: Pablo Marin (63' for Turrientes) | 6.5/10 |
SUB: Sheraldo Becker (81' for Kubo) | N/A |
SUB: Jon Olasagasti (88' for Sucic) | N/A |
Subs not used: Unai Merrero (GK), Arkaitz Mariezkurrena, Hamari Traore, Javi Lopez, Jon Martin, Luken Beitia, Sergio Gomez.
Man Utd player ratings vs Real Sociedad (3-4-3)
Player | Rating |
|---|---|
GK: Andre Onana | 7.5/10 |
CB: Leny Yoro | 7.2/10 |
CB: Matthijs de Ligt | 7.5/10 |
CB: Noussair Mazraoui | 7.4/10 |
RM: Diogo Dalot | 6.8/10 |
CM: Casemiro | 7.2/10 |
CM: Bruno Fernandes (c) | 6.6/10 |
LM: Patrick Dorgu | 6.6/10 |
RF: Alejandro Garnacho | 7.6/10 |
ST: Rasmus Hojlund | 6.5/10 |
LF: Joshua Zirkzee | 8.3/10 |
SUB: Christian Eriksen (78' for Garnacho) | 6.1/10 |
SUB: Toby Collyer (88' for Zirkzee) | N/A |
SUB: Victor Lindelof (88' for Yoro) | N/A |
Subs not used: Dermot Mee (GK), Elyh Harrison (GK), Ayden Heaven, Harry Amass.
Player of the match - Joshua Zirkzee (Man Utd)
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