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The Reale Arena in Donostia-San Sebastián hosted a thrilling first leg of the 2024 UEFA Europa League Round of 16 between Real Sociedad and Manchester United on March 6th, 2025. Despite slightly more possession for the home side (55%), the match was a closely fought contest. Manchester United took the lead in the 57th minute through a goal from J. Zirkzee, assisted by A. Garnacho. Real Sociedad responded with a penalty converted by M. Oyarzabal in the 70th minute, resulting in a 1-1 final score. Both teams received a yellow card; I. Zubeldia for Real Sociedad and B. Fernandes for Manchester United. Despite the difference in corners (6 for Real Sociedad and 2 for Manchester United), both teams showed good accuracy in shots on target, with 2 for the home side and 5 for the visitors. The referee for the match was Ivan Kružliak from Slovakia. The draw leaves the tie perfectly poised for the second leg.
Substitutions real sociedad: at minute 63 P. Marin came in and B. Turrientes went out., at minute 63 O. Oskarsson came in and A. Barrenetxea went out., at minute 63 J. Aramburu came in and A. Elustondo went out., at minute 80 S. Becker came in and T. Kubo went out., at minute 88 J. A. Olasagasti came in and L. Sucic went out.
Substitutions manchester united: at minute 77 C. Eriksen came in and A. Garnacho went out., at minute 87 V. Lindelof came in and L. Yoro went out., at minute 87 T. Collyer came in and J. Zirkzee went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Real Sociedad
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