Manchester U and Real Sociedad match
the most prominent events and analysis as the Red Devils await
the fate of the European League match
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Real Sociedad vs. Manchester United analysis Europa League playoff :
Alejandro Garnacho's first half goal was enough to secure Manchester United's victory over Real Sociedad, but the Red Devils failed to top their group and now head to the Europa League qualifiers.
the coach Eric Ten Hag's side needed a two goal win over the La Liga side to leapfrog their opponents and top their group, but they had a hard time smashing Sociedad's resilient defence.
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They now face the prospect of a Europa League playoff at home, at home and away in February, with clubs such as Barcelona, Juventus and Ajax waiting to reach the last 16.
United seemed energetic in the early stages with Garnacho's brilliance, and after several missed opportunities he finally opened the scoring in 18 minutes, past Cristiano Ronaldo Peña to hit the net from a narrow angle.
The Goalkeeper David de Gea had a fairly quiet night, but needed to be at his best to make a stunning double save just before the break, which prevented "Pablo Marin" from coming close at close range on the second attempt.
The coachTen Hag made changes in the first half when he brought on "Marcus Rashford" in search of the crucial second goal but the England international struggled to make an impact.
When Sociedad stood tall and started running around the clock, the Dutchman tore up the rules of the game and brought in "Harry Maguire"... and put him in front with Ronaldo. But it didn't work out, and United now await their fate in Monday's Europa League draw.
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