In the end, two outstretched hands were decisive. The first, from Bruno Fernandes, probably denied Manchester United their victory; the second, from André Onana, definitely denied Real Sociedad theirs.
United deservedly got themselves into a first-leg lead when Joshua Zirkzee guided a side-footed shot beyond Alex Remiro that appeared to set them up for a win and potentially even one big enough to virtually see them through. But an eagle eye and a video replay revived their Basque opponents, allowing Mikel Oyarzabal to equalise from the spot with 20 minutes left and in the last of those they nearly scored again. Which was when a figure in yellow flew to the rescue.
Written by Sid Lowe at the Anoeta Stadium
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/mar/06/real-sociedad-manchester-united-europa-league-match-report under the title “Joshua Zirkzee helps Manchester United earn hard-fought draw at Sociedad”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
