Saturday , 22 August 2026

Manchester United FC vs Real Sociedad de Futbol, Europe 2020-21 ROUND OF 32

UEFA Europa League · 2020-21
Manchester United FC
0 – 0
Full Time
Real Sociedad de Futbol
Thu 25 Feb 2021 · 20:00 UTC Old Trafford HT 45' · FT 45'
Fred 40' Y
Fred 41' Y
Brandon Williams 49' Y
Brandon Williams 50' Y
Victor Nilsson-Lindelof 65' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Manchester United FC vs Real Sociedad de Futbol — Europe at Old Trafford.

Match Details

  • Referee Lawrence Visser
  • Referee Rien Vanyzere
  • Referee Thibaud Nijssen
  • Referee Jochem Kamphuis
  • Referee Allard Lindhout
  • Referee Kevin Blom

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Olympique Lyonnais 8 21
2 Aston Villa FC 8 21
3 FC Midtjylland 8 19
4 Real Betis Balompie 8 17
5 FC Porto 8 17
6 Sporting Clube de Braga 8 17
7 SC Freiburg 8 17
8 AS Roma 8 16
9 KRC Genk 8 16
10 Bologna FC 1909 8 15
11 VfB Stuttgart 8 15
12 Ferencvárosi TC 8 15
13 Nottingham Forest FC 8 14
14 FC Viktoria Plzeň 8 14
15 FK Crvena Zvezda 8 14
16 RC Celta de Vigo 8 13
17 PAOK Thessaloniki FC 8 12
18 Lille OSC 8 12
19 Fenerbahçe SK 8 12
20 Panathinaikos AO 8 12
21 Celtic FC 8 11
22 PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad 8 10
23 GNK Dinamo Zagreb 8 10
24 SK Brann 8 9
25 BSC Young Boys 8 9
26 SK Sturm Graz 8 7
27 FCSB Bukarest 8 7
28 Go Ahead Eagles 8 7
29 Feyenoord Rotterdam 8 6
30 FC Basel 1893 8 6
31 FC Red Bull Salzburg 8 6
32 Rangers FC 8 4
33 OGC Nice 8 3
34 FC Utrecht 8 1
35 Malmo FF 8 1
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv FC 8 1

Head-to-Head

3
2
1
Manchester United FC 6 games · Avg 2.2 goals Real Sociedad de Futbol
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-25 Manchester United FC 0–0 Real Sociedad de Futbol 2021-02-18 Real Sociedad de Futbol 0–4 Manchester United FC

Recent Form

Manchester United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Feb Real Sociedad de Futbol H 0–0 D
21 Feb Newcastle United FC H 3–1 W
18 Feb Real Sociedad de Futbol A 4–0 W
14 Feb West Bromwich Albion FC A 1–1 D
09 Feb West Ham United FC H 1–0 W
06 Feb Everton FC H 3–3 D
Real Sociedad de Futbol
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Feb Manchester United FC A 0–0 D
21 Feb Deportivo Alavés H 4–0 W
18 Feb Manchester United FC H 0–4 L
14 Feb Getafe CF A 1–0 W
07 Feb Cádiz CF H 4–1 W
30 Jan Villarreal CF A 1–1 D

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Manchester United FC host Real Sociedad de Fútbol — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Mikel Merino has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 3 goals to his name this season.
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Manchester United FC and Real Sociedad de Fútbol are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Real Sociedad de Fútbol that had 348 games and scored 435 goals.
  • 20' The travelling Real Sociedad de Fútbol supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 30' Real Sociedad de Fútbol fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Manchester United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 40' The referee calls foul for Fred. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 41' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Fred on 41 minutes.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Manchester United FC — Brandon Williams on, Aaron Wan-Bissaka off on 46 minutes.
  • 49' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Brandon Williams.
  • 50' Brandon Williams was booked on 50.
  • 55' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 59' The whistle greets Daniel James as he departs to be replaced by Amad Diallo.
  • 64' Manchester United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 65' Martin Merquelanz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Adnan Januzaj on 65 minute.
  • 65' Victor Nilsson-Lindelof has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 65.
  • 66' Real Sociedad de Futbol make a change. Adnan Januzaj trudges off to be replaced by Martin Merquelanz on 66 minutes.
  • 71' Real Sociedad de Futbol ring the changes. Ander Guevara has done his job and it is now time for Jon Guridi to step up.
  • 72' Fresh legs for Real Sociedad de Futbol! Jon Guridi comes on to replace Ander Guevara.
  • 76' Shola Shoretire is replacing Mason Greenwood for the Manchester United FC side.
  • 81' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 86' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • It finishes all square. Manchester United FC and Real Sociedad de Fútbol share the spoils 0-0.

Lineups

Manchester United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Real Sociedad de Futbol Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Imanol Alguacil

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bruno Fernandes 5
Mikel Oyarzabal 2
Marcus Rashford 1
Brais Mendez 1
Alejandro Garnacho 1
Joshua Zirkzee 1
Diogo Dalot 1
Daniel James 1

Head to Head

2021-02-25 Manchester United FC 0–0 Real Sociedad de Futbol 2021-02-18 Real Sociedad de Futbol 0–4 Manchester United FC

Manchester United FC Form

2021-02-25 Manchester United FC 0–0 Real Sociedad de Futbol D 2021-02-21 Manchester United FC 3–1 Newcastle United FC W 2021-02-18 Real Sociedad de Futbol 0–4 Manchester United FC W 2021-02-14 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–1 Manchester United FC D 2021-02-09 Manchester United FC 1–0 West Ham United FC W 2021-02-06 Manchester United FC 3–3 Everton FC D

Real Sociedad de Futbol Form

2021-02-25 Manchester United FC 0–0 Real Sociedad de Futbol D 2021-02-21 Real Sociedad de Futbol 4–0 Deportivo Alavés W 2021-02-18 Real Sociedad de Futbol 0–4 Manchester United FC L 2021-02-14 Getafe CF 0–1 Real Sociedad de Futbol W 2021-02-07 Real Sociedad de Futbol 4–1 Cádiz CF W 2021-01-30 Villarreal CF 1–1 Real Sociedad de Futbol D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.34 Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74 Real Sociedad de Futbol xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Manchester United FC51% Draw29% Real Sociedad de Futbol20%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 2.08
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 61%
39%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Manchester United FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Futbol
49%
Manchester United FC or Real Sociedad de Futbol
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Manchester United FC33% Draw53% Real Sociedad de Futbol14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.6%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.2%
2 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
8.1%
0 – 1
8%
3 – 0
4.7%
1 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 2
3.2%
2 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
1.6%

Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC

Handicap Manchester United FC covers Push Real Sociedad de Futbol covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 15% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 25% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 13% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
48% ✗
Real Sociedad de Futbol keeps clean sheet
27% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.