Match report

Manchester United Defeats Real Sociedad 4-1 in Europa League

Manchester United
Manchester United
4–1
FT
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Mar 13, 2025

Manchester United dominated to secure a convincing 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad in the UEFA Europa League. Despite going behind early on, Bruno Fernandes's brace and late goals from himself and Diogo Dalot ensured Manchester United progressed with ease.

Key Facts

  • • Real Sociedad took an early lead through Mikel Oyarzabal (penalty) in the 10th minute.
  • • Bruno Fernandes equalized for Manchester United from the penalty spot in the 16th minute and scored his second goal in the 50th minute.
  • • Manchester United's third goal was a well-worked move ending with Bruno Fernandes scoring in the 87th minute.
  • • Diogo Dalot sealed the victory in stoppage time with Manchester United leading 4-1.
  • • Real Sociedad had two players sent off, including J. Aramburu (Red Card) for a professional foul.

Lineups

Manchester United

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 24 A. Onana (G)
  • 3 N. Mazraoui (D)
  • 4 M. de Ligt (D)
  • 26 A. Heaven (D)
  • 20 Diogo Dalot (M)
  • 18 Casemiro (M)
  • 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
  • 13 P. Dorgu (M)
  • 17 A. Garnacho (F)
  • 11 J. Zirkzee (F)
  • 9 R. Højlund (F)

Substitutes

  • 43 T. Collyer
  • 14 C. Eriksen
  • 55 T. Fredricson
  • 57 J. Fletcher
  • 41 H. Amass
  • 50 E. Harrison
  • 45 D. Mee
  • 63 J. Scanlon
  • 2 V. Lindelöf
  • 25 M. Ugarte

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Álex Remiro (G)
  • 6 Aritz Elustondo (D)
  • 5 Zubeldia (D)
  • 21 N. Aguerd (D)
  • 3 Aihen Muñoz (D)
  • 23 Brais Méndez (M)
  • 4 Martín Zubimendi (M)
  • 28 Pablo Marín (M)
  • 14 T. Kubo (F)
  • 10 Mikel Oyarzabal (F)
  • 11 S. Becker (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Barrenetxea
  • 19 J. Aramburu
  • 22 Beñat Turrientes
  • 9 O. Óskarsson
  • 18 H. Traoré
  • 12 Javi López
  • 31 Jon Martín
  • 16 Jon Olasagasti
  • 40 Arkaitz Mariezkurrena
  • 13 Unai Marrero
  • 17 Sergio Gómez
  • 37 Luken Beitia

Timeline

  1. Real Sociedad
    8' Real Sociedad Var · Penalty confirmed
    M. Oyarzabal
  2. Manchester United
    9' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    M. de Ligt

    Foul

  3. Real Sociedad
    10' Real Sociedad Goal · Penalty
    M. Oyarzabal
  4. Real Sociedad
    14' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    Igor Zubeldia

    Foul

  5. Manchester United
    16' Manchester United Goal · Penalty
    Bruno Fernandes
  6. Real Sociedad
    39' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    P. Marin

    Foul

  7. Manchester United
    50' Manchester United Goal · Penalty
    Bruno Fernandes
  8. Real Sociedad
    51' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    Martín Zubimendi

    Argument

  9. Real Sociedad
    55' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Becker · On: A. Barrenetxea
  10. Real Sociedad
    56' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Igor Zubeldia · On: J. Aramburu
  11. Real Sociedad
    56' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Marin · On: Beñat Turrientes
  12. Real Sociedad
    63' Real Sociedad Card · Red Card
    J. Aramburu

    Professional foul last man

  13. Real Sociedad
    64' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    M. Oyarzabal

    Argument

  14. Real Sociedad
    69' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    A. Elustondo

    Foul

  15. Real Sociedad
    74' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    A. Barrenetxea

    Argument

  16. Real Sociedad
    76' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Kubo · On: O. Oskarsson
  17. Manchester United
    79' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Casemiro · On: T. Collyer
  18. Real Sociedad
    80' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Elustondo · On: H. Traore
  19. Manchester United
    85' Manchester United Var · Penalty cancelled
    Patrick Dorgu
  20. Manchester United
    87' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    Bruno Fernandes · Assist: A. Garnacho
  21. Real Sociedad
    89' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    Nayef Aguerd

    Foul

  22. Manchester United
    89' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Zirkzee · On: C. Eriksen
  23. Manchester United
    90'+1 Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Dalot · Assist: R. Hojlund
  24. Manchester United
    90'+4 Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    T. Collyer

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Manchester United Real Sociedad
Fouls 6 13
Pass Accuracy 84% 75%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 25 8
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 475 325
Yellow Cards 2 7
Blocked Shots 5 5
Shots on Target 10 3
xG 4.25 1.05
Shots off Target 10 0
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 397 245
Shots Inside Box 16 4
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 9 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came when Real Sociedad's J. Aramburu was shown a red card in the 63rd minute, leaving them with ten men and unable to maintain their early lead.
  • ▸ Bruno Fernandes' second goal from the penalty spot at half-time marked the shift in momentum towards Manchester United.