Manchester United beat Real Sociedad 4-1 on Thursday, 13 March 2025 in Europa League. The match was refereed by Benoit Bastien. It was played at Old Trafford.
First half: Real Sociedad took an early lead at 8' when Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty, making the score 0-1. M. de Ligt received a yellow card for Manchester United at 9'. Real Sociedad extended the lead at 10' when Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty, making the score 0-2. Zubeldia received a yellow card for Real Sociedad at 14'. Manchester United reduced the deficit at 16' when Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty, making the score 1-2. Pablo Marín received a yellow card for Real Sociedad at 39'.
Second half: Manchester United leveled the score at 50' when Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty, making the score 2-2. Martín Zubimendi received a yellow card for Real Sociedad at 51'. Real Sociedad made their 1st substitution at 55', with S. Becker replacing Barrenetxea. Real Sociedad made their 2nd substitution at 56', with Zubeldia replacing J. Aramburu. Real Sociedad made their 3rd substitution at 56', with Pablo Marín replacing Beñat Turrientes. J. Aramburu received a red card for Real Sociedad at 63'. Mikel Oyarzabal received a yellow card for Real Sociedad at 64'. Elustondo received a yellow card for Real Sociedad at 69'. Barrenetxea received a yellow card for Real Sociedad at 74'. Real Sociedad made their 4th substitution at 76', with T. Kubo replacing O. Óskarsson. Manchester United made their 1st substitution at 79', with Casemiro replacing Tobias Christopher Collyer. Real Sociedad made their 5th substitution at 80', with Elustondo replacing H. Traoré. Manchester United took the lead at 85' when P. Dorgu converted a penalty, making the score 3-2. Manchester United extended the lead at 87' when Bruno Fernandes scored, with the assist credited to A. Garnacho, making the score 4-2. N. Aguerd received a yellow card for Real Sociedad at 89'. Manchester United made their 2nd substitution at 89', with J. Zirkzee replacing C. Eriksen. Manchester United added a late goal to extend the lead at 90+1' when Diogo Dalot scored, with the assist credited to R. Højlund, making the score 5-2. Tobias Christopher Collyer received a yellow card for Manchester United at 90+4'.
Manchester United used 2 substitutions while Real Sociedad used 5 substitutions. Manchester United got 2 yellow cards, while Real Sociedad got 7 yellow cards and 1 red card.
How the match was won
- Manchester United outshot their opponent (25-8).
- Manchester United controlled possession (60%).
- Manchester United had the sharper finishing (10-3 shots on target).
