Europa League Group E

Manchester United 0:1 Real Sociedad

Old Trafford

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Thu, 8 September 2022 @ 8:00pm BST
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    Date: Thursday, September 08 2022
    Kickoff Time: 2000 Hrs BST
    Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

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    Europa League Form Guide

    Manchester United:
    Real Sociedad:


    Previous Meetings in European Competitions

    Manchester United 0–0 Real Sociedad

    Real Sociedad 0–4 Manchester United

    Real Sociedad 0–0 Manchester United

    Manchester United 1–0 Real Sociedad


    All-Time Record in European Competitions

    Manchester United wins: 2
    Real Sociedad wins: 0
    Draws: 2


    Pre-Match Pressers

    Erik ten Hag




    Imanol Alguacil





    Team News

    Manchester United

    Anthony Martial, Facundo Pellistri, Brandon Williams, Donny van de Beek and Phil Jones ruled out. Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Lisandro Martínez and Marcus Rashford doubtful.

    Real Sociedad

    Mikel Oyarzabal and Martín Merquelanz ruled out. Diego Rico and Carlos Fernández doubtful.


    Know the opposition

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    Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D., more commonly referred to as Real Sociedad or La Real, is a Spanish professional sports club in the city of San Sebastián, Basque Country. Football was introduced to San Sebastián in the early 1900s by students and workers returning from Britain. In 1904, they formed the San Sebastian Recreation Club and in 1905 the club competed in the Copa del Rey. In May 1905, the San Sebastian Football Club was formed as a separate branch of the club. In 1909, it applied to enter the Copa del Rey but complications over registration permits saw them compete as Club Ciclista de San Sebastián. This team defeated Club Español de Madrid 3–1 in the final. Out of the confusion, the Sociedad de Futbol was formed on 7 September 1909. Subsequently, the club was a founder member of La Liga in 1929.

    Traditionally the club followed a policy (similar to that of its rival Athletic) of signing only Basque players, before signing Republic of Ireland forward John Aldridge in 1989. While a strong Basque contingent has been retained among its players, nowadays both non-Basque Spaniards and foreign players are represented at the club. Its youth section subsequent to the all-Basque era has still been very successful in developing internationally renowned players, such as World Cup winners Xabi Alonso and Antoine Griezmann. Real Sociedad won the Liga title in 1980–81 and 1981–82, and last finished runner-up in 2002–03. The club has also won the Copa del Rey twice, in 1909 and 1987. It contests the Basque derby against rivals Athletic Bilbao, and plays its home games at the Anoeta Stadium.


    Referee

    Marco Di Bello.​
     
    De Gea
    AWB - Maguire - Lindelof - Shaw
    Donny - Casemiro - Fred
    Antony - Ronaldo - Elanga​
     
    I'd like to see:
    Dubravka
    AWB-Varane-Maguire-Shaw
    ---------Casemiro-Fred-----------
    Antony-----Bruno-----Elanga
    ---------------Ronaldo---------------

    Rotation is key, and this team looks good on paper.
    Please rest Eriksen.
     
    Team should be...

    -----------------De Gea-----------------
    AWB--Lindelof--Maguire--Shaw
    ---------------Casemiro---------------
    -----Fernandes----Fred----
    Antony-----Ronaldo-----Elanga

    Subs: Dubravka, Dalot, Malacia, McTominay, VDB, Zidane, Sancho, Rashford, Garnacho

    Hopefully that back 4 is fit, certainly don't want to see Varane and Martinez looked like he came off injured today
     
    Isn't it great to be looking forward to the next United game again. Lads it looks like we have our likeable United back.
     
    DDG

    Shaw
    Lindelof
    Varane
    Dalot

    Fred
    Casemiro

    Elanga
    Bruno
    Antony

    Ronaldo

    Need to get a result here to keep the momentum going, our record against Spanish teams isn’t great, won’t be easy.
     
    Dubravka
    Dalot Lindelöf Maguire Shaw
    Casemiro Fred
    Antony Bruno Elanga
    Ronaldo

    Maybe Garnacho from the bench.
     
    Start Ronaldo, Casemiro, vdb, martial, maguire, shaw, awb, Fred.. get some fitness into other players.


    got to rotate and keep fresh for PL.
     
    Dubravka

    AwB Maguire Lindelof Shaw

    Casemiro Fred

    VdB

    Elanga Ronaldo Sancho
     
    feck elanga get garnacho a start on one side with Antony on other and Ronaldo thru middle
     
    Will this be Ronnie’s Europa league debut? Big moment for him
     
    Heaton
    Bissaka - Maguire - Lindelof - Fatboy Slim
    Casemiro - Fred
    VDB
    Antony - Ronaldo - Elanga
     
    Will Ronaldo ‘Scholes’ the Europa and refuse to play in it? :lol:

    Are Sociedad any good this season?
     
    I still don’t know if to laugh or cry about the thought of 4-5 times CL winners Ronaldo, Varane and Case potentially playing in the Europa :lol: :(
     
    Dubravka

    AWB Lindelof Maguire Shaw
    Casemiro Fred
    Antony VDB Elanga
    Ronaldo

    Not a bad team that.
     
    Starts for Maguire Ronaldo Martial Antony Fred and Casemiro
    Not sure about the rest. It is the biggest game of the group stage so we have to field a good eleven.
     
    Samid said:
    Ronaldo has a dental appointment on Thursday.
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    What’s that, Europa? Ah, yeah I’ll be there. Hang on that damn hip flexor is playing up again
     
    Damien said:
    Full changes

    Dubravka

    AWB Lindelof Maguire Shaw
    Casemiro Fred
    Elanga van de Beek Martial*
    Ronaldo​

    *if fit
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    That actually looks like a decent second 11. Get the win, secure the next stage and then blood youngsters, want to see plenty of Iqbal and co in this competition.
     
    Ronaldo
    Garnacho - Iqbal - Elanga
    Fred - Casemiro
    Shaw - Maguire - Lindelof - AWB
    Dubravka​

    Assuming VDB is injured, otherwise he probably starts in place of Iqbal.

    Pack the bench with kids and Antony who needs some minutes, give the rest of the team some much deserved time off.
     
    Damien said:
    Full changes

    Dubravka

    AWB Lindelof Maguire Shaw
    Casemiro Fred
    Elanga van de Beek Martial*
    Ronaldo​

    *if fit
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    Yep that looks pretty spot on.

    Amazing to think we've essentially replaced the whole back 4 as starters in such a short timescale.
     
    Bobski said:
    That actually looks like a decent second 11. Get the win, secure the next stage and then blood youngsters, want to see plenty of Iqbal and co in this competition.
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    Ignoring Ronaldo who has nearly 200 international caps alone, the others have 293 between them with AWB the only one uncapped. Should definitely be able to hold their own against Real Sociedad though I'd understand if there are more starters in the team with it being one of the toughest games in the group.
     
    They've played on equal footing against Atletico Madrid at home, per the stats. And we are dreadful against Spanish sides. This is a hard one, because we need to win all our home games in the EL. But wholesale changes are also needed.

    Dubravka
    AWB Maguire Lindelof* Shaw
    Casemiro
    Fred VdB*
    Antony Ronaldo Garnacho
    ​
    *if those are injured, then I don't know. Phil Jones? Iqbal? :nervous:
     
    Damien said:
    Ignoring Ronaldo who has nearly 200 international caps alone, the others have 293 between them with AWB the only one uncapped. Should definitely be able to hold their own against Real Sociedad though I'd understand if there are more starters in the team with it being one of the toughest games in the group.
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    You’re ignoring the fact you can’t throw players together vs a team and expect much.
     
    Dubravka
    Wan Bissaka Maguire Lindelof Shaw
    Casemiro Fred
    Antony Van de Beek Elanga
    Ronaldo
    ​
    Full rotation basically! Unless Van de Beek is still injured then my guess is Bruno will start. Antony too but I still see him as more 3rd until he's more settled out of the wingers. The Ole back 4.
     
    Full rotation needed. Let some guys hopefully have good games and put pressure on the first XI and let’s see some youth.
     
    Rotation is necessary although we still need to keep momentum. Changing the entire back four against A decent Sociedad is risky and I won't be shocked if we drop points here.

    DDG
    AWB Lindelof Maguire Shaw
    Casemiro Fred
    Antony VDB Garancho
    Ronaldo
     
    charlenefan said:
    Team should be...

    -----------------De Gea-----------------
    AWB--Lindelof--Maguire--Shaw
    ---------------Casemiro---------------
    -----Fernandes----Fred----
    Antony-----Ronaldo-----Elanga

    Subs: Dubravka, Dalot, Malacia, McTominay, VDB, Zidane, Sancho, Rashford, Garnacho

    Hopefully that back 4 is fit, certainly don't want to see Varane and Martinez looked like he came off injured today
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    Yes I like that team but would be nice to give the new goalie a run out.
     
    Dubravka
    AWB, Maguire, Lindelöf, Shaw
    Casemiro, Fred
    Antony, Donny, Elanga
    Ronaldo
     
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Lisandro Martinez image Lisandro Martinez 36% of 212 votes

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Score Predictions

249,7,24
  • Man Utd win
  • Real Sociedad win
  • Draw

Detailed Results

  • 30% Man Utd 2:0 Real Sociedad
  • 24% Man Utd 2:1 Real Sociedad
  • 12% Man Utd 3:0 Real Sociedad
  • 10% Man Utd 3:1 Real Sociedad
  • 8% Man Utd 1:0 Real Sociedad
  • 6% Man Utd 1:1 Real Sociedad
  • 3% Man Utd 4:0 Real Sociedad
  • 1% Man Utd 2:2 Real Sociedad
  • 1% Man Utd 3:2 Real Sociedad
  • 1% Man Utd 0:0 Real Sociedad
  • 1% Man Utd 1:2 Real Sociedad
  • 1% Man Utd 0:1 Real Sociedad
  • 1% Man Utd 4:1 Real Sociedad
  • 1% Man Utd 5:0 Real Sociedad
  • 0% Man Utd 0:2 Real Sociedad
  • 0% Man Utd 0:5 Real Sociedad
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Match Stats

  1. Man Utd
  2. Real Sociedad
Possession
55% 45%
Shots
15 8
Shots on Target
3 3
Corners
5 3
Fouls
8 16

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Marco Di Bello

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