In a less-than-attractive match, United first took the lead but then lost their advantage, ultimately fearing a complete collapse and defeat. In the end, they can be satisfied with the result as they head back home.Although it might not have been expected, considering the form of both teams, we certainly didn’t anticipate such a lack of action in this match, let alone any significant chances or goals. This was also the only match in the 20.45 time slot that ended goalless at halftime.Every time I watch Manchester United play pic.twitter.com/FylM4xHIiY— Trey (@UTDTrey) March 6, 2025 In the 12th minute, we saw the first of not many chances in this game. Garnacho made a good solo run from the left wing toward the center, took a shot, but the home goalkeeper easily saved it. Even then, it was clear that we wouldn’t see much from either side in the first half.In the 19th minute, we might have come closest to a goal when Dalot sprinted down the right side and had Hojlund in the middle, unmarked. However, Danish forward missed the opportunity to get on the end of a cross, and the play became more complicated. At the end of it, Dorgu shot over the bar.🚨Dalot and his IQ of FOOTBALL!Just a smiple ball to Hojlund and it’s one on one with a keeper. 🤯 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/hvBoO4P7Wo— Manchester United Forever (@Utd_Forever7) March 6, 2025 In the 37th minute, there was another decent chance for the visitors. Bruno Fernandes found himself in a good position and shot toward Sociedad’s goal, but a home defender blocked the shot just in time, preventing a goal for United. After that, United tried once more to threaten the home goal, but without success.It was hard to imagine the second half being worse than the first, but there was still a dose of monotony in this part of the game as well. In the 51st minute, Manchester United had their first real chance when, after a chaotic sequence, the ball fell to Garnacho, who struck the side netting.Six minutes later, we finally saw the first real excitement and the opening goal of the match. Dalot made a great pass to Garnacho, the Argentine spotted Zirkzee making a run from deep, and the Dutchman had no trouble finishing with a low shot past the home goalkeeper.⚽️ GOAL: Zirkzee🇪🇺 Real Sociedad 0-1 Manchester Unitedpic.twitter.com/al3heGJS2I— Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) March 6, 2025 Real Sociedad then pushed forward in search of an equalizer, creating a chance through Brais Mendez, who took a shot from distance, but the ball went wide. That seemed to be a sign of what was coming just moments later.In the 69th minute, after a corner for the hosts, Bruno Fernandes handled the ball inside his own box. Following a VAR review, the referee awarded a penalty. Mikel Oyarzabal stepped up and successfully converted the spot-kick, bringing Sociedad level.⚽️ GOAL: Oyarzabal🇪🇺 Real Sociedad 1-1 Manchester Unitedpic.twitter.com/4Gg0PYrd8W— Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) March 6, 2025 This seemed to give the home side even more momentum, as they pressed forward with even greater intensity. In the 77th minute, Mendez had another chance, striking from about 25 meters, but Onana managed to make the save. In the 84th minute, Oskarsson had a great chance for the hosts, but he missed a one-on-one opportunity with the goalkeeper, failing to score. The same player had another chance in the 94th minute, but once again, Onana made the save.UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE – ROUND OF 16First legThursdayAZ Alkmaar – Tottenham (1-0)/Bergvall 18 og/FCSB – Olympique Lyon 1-3 (0-1)/Baluta 68 – Tagliafico 30, Fofana 86, 89/Fenerbahce – Rangers 1-3 (1-2)/Djiku 30 – Dessers 6, Cerny 42, 81/Real Sociedad – Manchester United 1-1 (0-0)/Oyarzabal 70 pen – Zirkzee 58/23.00: (2.35) Ajax (3.50) Eintracht Frankfurt (3.15)23.00: (2.40) Bodo (3.25) Olympiakos (3.05)23.00: (4.00) Plzen (3.45) Lazio (1.95)23.00: (2.35) Roma (3.30) Athletic Bilbao (3.10)***odds are subject to change***
