Real Sociedad 1–1 Manchester United: Player Ratings As United Remain Unbeaten in the Europa League
Manchester United kicked off their Europa League round of 16 tie against Real Sociedad with a 1–1 draw away from home.
A depleted Manchester United squad made the trip to San Sebastián with just 18 players. Injuries to 10 players, including Manuel Ugarte and Harry Maguire, left Ruben Amorim without many options against Real Sociedad. Still, the Red Devils had the better of the chances in the first half against their Spanish opponents.
Bruno Fernandes almost found the breakthrough for the visitors in the 36th minute, but his strike was blocked on the line. Joshua Zirkzee stormed into the box and sent two different follow-up efforts at goalkeeper Álex Remiro, but the forward could not find the back of the net either.
Zirkzee redeemed himself 12 minutes into the second half. A great ball from Alejandro Garnacho found the 23-year-old at the edge of the box and Zirkzee buried a first-time effort to put United up 0–1. The Red Devils soon kissed their lead goodbye after Fernandes was whistled for a handball inside the box. Mikel Oyarzabal equalized from the spot in the 70th minute.
Neither side could find a winner before the final whistle and the first leg of the round of 16 tie ended in a 1–1 draw. United do have a slight advantage over Real Sociedad, though, with the deciding leg unfolding at Old Trafford on Thursday, Mar. 13.
Check out player ratings from the Europa League match below.
Player
Rating
GK: André Onana
7.5/10
CB: Leny Yoro
7.2/10
CB: Matthijs de Ligt
7.5/10
CB: Noussair Mazraoui
7.4/10
RWB: Diogo Dalot
6.8/10
CM: Bruno Fernandes
6.6/10
CM: Casemiro
7.2/10
LWB: Patrick Dorgu
6.6/10
RW: Alejandro Garnacho
7.6/10
ST: Rasmus Højlund
6.5/10
LW: Joshua Zirkzee
8.3/10
SUB: Christian Eriksen (78′ for Garnacho)
6.1/10
SUB: Victor Lindelöf (88′ for Yoro)
N/A
SUB: Toby Collyer (88′ for Zirkzee)
N/A
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Manchester United Player Ratings vs. Real Sociedad (3-4-3)
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Player of the Match: Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United)
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Ratings provided by FotMob
|
Player |
Rating |
|---|---|
|
GK: André Onana |
7.5/10 |
|
CB: Leny Yoro |
7.2/10 |
|
CB: Matthijs de Ligt |
7.5/10 |
|
CB: Noussair Mazraoui |
7.4/10 |
|
RWB: Diogo Dalot |
6.8/10 |
|
CM: Bruno Fernandes |
6.6/10 |
|
CM: Casemiro |
7.2/10 |
|
LWB: Patrick Dorgu |
6.6/10 |
|
RW: Alejandro Garnacho |
7.6/10 |
|
ST: Rasmus Højlund |
6.5/10 |
|
LW: Joshua Zirkzee |
8.3/10 |
|
SUB: Christian Eriksen (78′ for Garnacho) |
6.1/10 |
|
SUB: Victor Lindelöf (88′ for Yoro) |
N/A |
|
SUB: Toby Collyer (88′ for Zirkzee) |
N/A |
TRAVELLING SQUAD FOR REAL SOCIEDAD TIE
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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has named an 18-man squad for Thursday’s game against Real Sociedad.
The crucial Europa League round-of-16 first leg kicks off at 17:45 GMT, with the Reds’ group reduced in number due to injury.
Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte, as reported earlier, have joined the list of absentees after pick up minor knocks during the Emirates FA Cup exit to Fulham at the weekend.
Young midfielder Toby Collyer is back, though, and flies to Spain with the rest of the party.
Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu is eligible, despite his domestic suspension, and fellow wing-back Harry Amass is also included.
Ayden Heaven, signed in the winter window from Arsenal, follows up his senior debut for the club on Sunday with a maiden European trip.
Dermot Mee and Elyh Harrison are the back-up goalkeepers to regular first choice Andre Onana.
TRAVELLING SQUAD
Andre Onana, Dermot Mee, Elyh Harrison; Harry Amass, Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, Ayden Heaven, Victor Lindelof, Noussair Mazraoui, Leny Yoro; Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes; Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Joshua Zirkzee.
WHEN IS THE PRESS CONFERENCE?
The boss is set to address the media from the Reale Arena around 18:15 GMT tonight (Wednesday).
Ruben will be joined by Matthijs de Ligt and we will be covering it in full on ManUtd.com and the United App.
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