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Real Sociedad logo
Europa League | Round of 32
Feb 18, 2021 at 5.55pm UK
Estadio Anoeta
Manchester United logo

Real Sociedad
0 - 4
Man Utd


Le Normand (89')
FT(HT: 0-1)
Fernandes (27', 57'), Rashford (65'), James (90')
Wan-Bissaka (8')

The Match

Match Report

Daniel James and Marcus Rashford were also on target.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Real Sociedad and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Predicted Lineups

Sports Mole looks at how Manchester United could line up for their Europa League last-32 first-leg clash with Real Sociedad on Thursday evening.

Injuries & Suspensions

Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's Europa League last-32 clash with Real Sociedad.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Manchester United win with a probability of 47.82%. A win for Real Sociedad had a probability of 26.98% and a draw had a probability of 25.2%.

The most likely scoreline for a Manchester United win was 0-1 with a probability of 10.8%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 1-2 (9.36%) and 0-2 (8.44%). The likeliest Real Sociedad win was 1-0 (7.66%), while for a drawn scoreline it was 1-1 (11.97%). The actual scoreline of 0-4 was predicted with a 1.7% likelihood. Our data analysis correctly predicted that Manchester United would win this match.

Result
Real SociedadDrawManchester United
26.98%25.2%47.82%
Both teams to score 52.97%
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
49.95%50.04%
Over 3.5Under 3.5
27.97%72.02%
Real Sociedad Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
67.01%32.98%
Over 1.5Under 1.5
30.43%69.57%
Manchester United Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
79.05%20.95%
Over 1.5Under 1.5
46.3%53.69%
Score Analysis
    Real Sociedad 26.98%
    Manchester United 47.82%
    Draw 25.19%
Real SociedadDrawManchester United
1-0 @ 7.66%
2-1 @ 6.64%
2-0 @ 4.25%
3-1 @ 2.46%
3-2 @ 1.92%
3-0 @ 1.57%
Other @ 2.48%
Total : 26.98%
1-1 @ 11.97%
0-0 @ 6.91%
2-2 @ 5.19%
3-3 @ 1%
Other @ 0.12%
Total : 25.19%
0-1 @ 10.8%
1-2 @ 9.36%
0-2 @ 8.44%
1-3 @ 4.88%
0-3 @ 4.4%
2-3 @ 2.71%
1-4 @ 1.91%
0-4 @ 1.72%
2-4 @ 1.06%
Other @ 2.55%
Total : 47.82%

How you voted: Real Sociedad vs Man Utd

Real Sociedad
20.2%
Draw
16.1%
Manchester United
63.7%
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Head to Head
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Build-up
Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood pictured in October 2020
Mason Greenwood confident he is returning to his best form
The 19-year-old academy graduate enjoyed a stunning a breakthrough campaign in 2019/20.
Feb 17, 17:32
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba pictured on February 6, 2021
Paul Pogba out for rest of February through injury
Donny Van De Donny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani are sidelined for Thursday's Europa League match against Real Sociedad, while Paul Pogba is out with a thigh injury.
Feb 17, 16:20
Real Sociedad head coach Imanol Alguacil pictured in December 2020
Imanol Alguacil: 'We need to dance to the music in Turin'
The round of 32 draw threw up an interesting clash between the Premier League high fliers and in-form LaLiga side.
Feb 17, 11:58
Adnan Januzaj pictured on March 4, 2020
Adnan Januzaj cannot wait for Manchester United clash
The Belgium international joined Real Sociedad in 2017 for a fee rising to £9.8million.
Feb 17, 11:47
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured in February 2021
Manchester United add Shola Shoretire to Europa League squad
Highly-rated teenage midfielder Shola Shoretire is in contention to make his senior debut in the Europa League after being added to Manchester United's 27-man squad.
Feb 17, 09:46
Adnan Januzaj pictured on March 4, 2020
Adnan Januzaj hits out at Manchester United treatment under Mourinho, Van Gaal
Ex-Manchester United youngster Adnan Januzaj feels that he was not given a fair opportunity to make a name for himself at the club under Louis Van Gaal and Jose Mourinho.
Feb 16, 18:45
Scott McTominay celebrates scoring for Manchester United against West Ham United in the FA Cup on February 9, 2021
How Manchester United could line up against Real Sociedad
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester United could line up for their Europa League last-32 first-leg clash with Real Sociedad on Thursday evening.
Feb 16, 15:39
Adnan Januzaj pictured on March 4, 2020
Paul Scholes warns Manchester United to be wary of Adnan Januzaj
Paul Scholes is pleased that Adnan Januzaj has kickstarted his career at Real Sociedad, who host Manchester United in the last 32 of the Europa League this week.
Feb 16, 13:20
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba pictured on February 6, 2021
Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Real Sociedad
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's Europa League last-32 clash with Real Sociedad.
Feb 15, 09:11
Mikel Oyarzabal in action for Real Sociedad on June 29, 2020
Mikel Oyarzabal to miss both matches with Manchester United?
Real Sociedad could be without Mikel Oyarzabal for both of their Europa League last-32 clashes with Manchester United.
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