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Manchester United Thrashes Real Sociedad in Tense Old Trafford Clash
Manchester, March 13, 2025.- Manchester United convincingly defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 in a thrilling UEFA Europa League encounter at Old Trafford. The Round of 16 match was dominated by the English side, who controlled possession and created numerous goal-scoring opportunities.
Bruno Fernandes was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick – two from penalties – demonstrating clinical finishing. Diogo Dalot added a late fourth to seal the victory. Real Sociedad managed to pull one back early on through a Mikel Oyarzabal penalty.
However, Real Sociedad struggled throughout the game, accumulating seven yellow cards and one red, significantly hampering their performance. Manchester United displayed greater discipline, receiving only one yellow card. Despite their numerical disadvantage, Real Sociedad failed to trouble the United goal in the second half. Possession also heavily favored the home side, who controlled the game for large periods.
In short, it was a comprehensive victory for Manchester United, who advance to the next round of the Europa League with a significant advantage.
Substitutions real sociedad: at minute 56 J. Aramburu came in and I. Zubeldia went out., at minute 56 A. Barrenetxea came in and S. Becker went out., at minute 56 B. Turrientes came in and P. Marin went out., at minute 76 O. Oskarsson came in and T. Kubo went out., at minute 80 H. Traore came in and A. Elustondo went out.
Substitutions manchester united: at minute 78 T. Collyer came in and Casemiro went out., at minute 88 C. Eriksen came in and J. Zirkzee went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Manchester United
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Real Sociedad
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