Joshua Zirkzee netted his first goal in Europe for English club, Manchester United, however, Ruben Amorim’s side were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Sociedad to leave their Europa League last-16 tie in the balance.
Dutch forward, Joshua Zirkzee, placed United in front in the 57th minute with a low strike from the edge of the box.
However, Spanish La Liga club, Real Sociedad, levelled through a Mikel Oyarzabal penalty in the 70th minute, awarded after a review by the video assistant referee (VAR) for a handball by Portuguese midfielder, Bruno Fernandes.
In his post-match comments, Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, said: “One thing that I am sure – they’re anxious to score goals and win games.
“They are doing their best and sometimes they want to do their best, but they’re not deciding the best way in their position.”
The second leg will take place at Old Trafford on Thursday, 13 March, 2025.
Results:
Uefa Europa League 2024/25 (Knockout Play-Off) – Thursday 6 March, 2025 |
| AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur |
| FCSB 1-3 Lyon |
| Fenerbahçe 1-3 Rangers |
| Real Sociedad 1-1 Manchester United |
| AS Roma 2-1 Athletic Club |
| Ajax 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt |
| Bodoe/Glimt 3-0 Olympiacos |
| Viktoria Plzen 1-2 Lazio |
Photo: Manchester United players grateful to fans for support after being held to a 1-1 draw by Real Sociedad in the first leg of the Uefa Europa League 2024/25 Knockout Play-Off in Spain on Thursday 6 March, 2025. @ManUtd
