Real Sociedad vs Manchester United, 2022-23 UEFA Europa League, Group Stage
· UEFA Europa LeagueMan United face Europa League playoff despite first Garnacho goal in win over Real Sociedad
Manchester United's 1-0 win over Real Sociedad wasn't enough to avoid finishing second in their Europa League group and facing a knockout playoff.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 5': Offside, Real Sociedad. Mikel Merino tries a through ball, but Carlos Fernández is caught offside.
- 10': Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Foul by Robin Le Normand (Real Sociedad).
- 17': Goal! Real Sociedad 0, Manchester United 1. Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Cristiano Ronaldo.
- 21': Attempt blocked. Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Carlos Fernández.
- 21': Corner, Real Sociedad. Conceded by Victor Lindelöf.
- 27': Attempt missed. Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes.
- 28': Casemiro (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Foul by Diego Rico (Real Sociedad).
- 32': Attempt missed. Pablo Marín (Real Sociedad) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Diego Rico.
- 36': Hand ball by Casemiro (Manchester United).
- 38': Foul by Casemiro (Manchester United).
- 38': Pablo Marín (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Attempt saved. Pablo Marín (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Carlos Fernández.
- 42': Attempt missed. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high.
- 43': Attempt saved. Andoni Gorosabel (Real Sociedad) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 43': Attempt saved. Pablo Marín (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 43': Corner, Real Sociedad. Conceded by David de Gea.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Real Sociedad 0, Manchester United 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Real Sociedad 0, Manchester United 1.
- 48': Attempt blocked. Alexander Sørloth (Real Sociedad) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Diego Rico with a cross.
- 48': Corner, Real Sociedad. Conceded by Lisandro Martínez.
- 49': Corner, Real Sociedad. Conceded by Casemiro.
- 49': Attempt missed. Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Brais Méndez with a cross following a corner.
- 51': Casemiro (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 51': Foul by Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad).
- 53': Offside, Manchester United. Christian Eriksen tries a through ball, but Donny van de Beek is caught offside.
- 56': Foul by Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United).
- 56': Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 58': Substitution, Manchester United. Marcus Rashford replaces Donny van de Beek.
- 58': Substitution, Manchester United. Scott McTominay replaces Victor Lindelöf.
- 58': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Aritz Elustondo replaces Andoni Gorosabel.
- 58': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Robert Navarro replaces Pablo Marín.
- 59': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Jon Pacheco.
- 60': Foul by Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United).
- 60': Robert Navarro (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 61': Foul by Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United).
- 62': Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 64': Foul by Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad).
- 64': Luke Shaw (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad) is shown the yellow card.
- 68': Foul by Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad).
- 68': Luke Shaw (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Diego Rico (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 68': Foul by Diogo Dalot (Manchester United).
- 69': Attempt missed. Carlos Fernández (Real Sociedad) with an attempt from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Brais Méndez with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 71': Attempt missed. Carlos Fernández (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Mikel Merino with a headed pass.
- 71': Aritz Elustondo (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Foul by Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United).
- 71': Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 73': Carlos Fernández (Real Sociedad) is shown the yellow card.
- 73': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Ander Guevara replaces Carlos Fernández.
- 74': Attempt saved. Ander Guevara (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Robert Navarro.
- 76': Attempt blocked. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes.
- 76': Diego Rico (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Foul by Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United).
- 77': Attempt missed. Alexander Sørloth (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a fast break.
- 78': Attempt blocked. Robert Navarro (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 80': Attempt missed. Alexander Sørloth (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Brais Méndez.
- 82': Substitution, Manchester United. Harry Maguire replaces Alejandro Garnacho.
- 82': Substitution, Manchester United. Fred replaces Christian Eriksen.
- 83': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Igor Zubeldia replaces Brais Méndez.
- 83': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Jon Magunacelaya replaces Alexander Sørloth.
- 83': Foul by Harry Maguire (Manchester United).
- 83': Jon Pacheco (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Foul by Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United).
- 85': Jon Magunacelaya (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Corner, Real Sociedad. Conceded by Diogo Dalot.
- 87': Foul by Diogo Dalot (Manchester United).
- 87': Jon Magunacelaya (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 87': Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90': Offside, Manchester United. Cristiano Ronaldo tries a through ball, but Casemiro is caught offside.
- 90'+4': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Mikel Merino.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Real Sociedad 0, Manchester United 1.
- 0': Match ends, Real Sociedad 0, Manchester United 1.
Statistics
 MAN |
RSO |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 5 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 4 | Saves | 0 |
| 52.5 | Possession | 47.5 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 361 | Accurate Passes | 312 |
| 460 | Passes | 412 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 11 | Crosses | 19 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 73 | Long Balls | 50 |
| 40 | Accurate Long Balls | 20 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 4 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 17 | Tackles | 12 |
| 0.2 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 21 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 21 | Effective Clearances | 15 |
| 21 | Clearances | 15 |
Game Information
Competition: UEFA Europa League
Venue: Reale Arena
Location: San Sebastián, Spain
Attendance: 36,744
Venue: Reale Arena
Location: San Sebastián, Spain
Attendance: 36,744
Line-Ups
Real Sociedad (4-3-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Álex Remiro (GK) |
| 20 | Jon Pacheco |
| 24 | Robin Le Normand |
| 15 | Diego Rico |
| 18 | Andoni Gorosabel |
| 9 | Carlos Fernández  |
| 3 | Martín Zubimendi |
| 42 | Pablo Marín |
| 8 | Mikel Merino |
| 23 | Brais Méndez |
| 19 | Alexander Sørloth |
Manchester United (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | David de Gea (GK) |
| 6 | Lisandro Martínez |
| 2 | Victor Lindelöf |
| 23 | Luke Shaw |
| 20 | Diogo Dalot |
| 34 | Donny van de Beek |
| 14 | Christian Eriksen |
| 18 | Casemiro |
| 7 | Cristiano Ronaldo |
| 49 | Alejandro Garnacho |
| 8 | Bruno Fernandes |
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