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Ruben Amorim aware of ‘consequences’ if Manchester United’s poor form continues

Manchester United earned a draw away from home against Real Sociedad in the Europa League last-16.

Joshua Zirkzee’s fine second-half finish was cancelled out by Mikel Oyarzabal’s penalty after Bruno Fernandes was judged to have handled the ball in the area from a corner kick.

The match finished 1-1 and sets up a thrilling second leg to be played at Old Trafford next week.

Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho were struggling for confidence ahead of the game but both played well despite not being clinical enough in the final third.

After the game Zirkzee said he wants United to be more ‘ruthless’ when converting the chances and opportunities they make. Can they do so in the second leg?

Man Utd show promise but familiar flaws leave Ruben Amorim a headache

Ordinarily, a draw away from home in first leg of a European knockout round is one to be celebrated, putting any team in the driving seat to progress.

Manchester United’s home discomforts under Ruben Amorim, however, will make Old Trafford a jittery place come next Thursday, after a 1-1 first-leg draw in the Europa League last 16 was secured at Real Sociedad.

As often with this misfiring fallen giant, things could, and perhaps should, have been so much better in the Basque Country. Their crucial European adventure remains alive, but with plenty still to do to edge one step closer to that pivotal return to Champions League football next term.

Mike Jones6 March 2025 20:22

Full-time! Real Sociedad 1-1 Man Utd

90+5 mins: The full time whistle goes and it ends all square.

Bruno Fernandes will be annoyed about his handball that gave away the penalty but Ruben Amorim’s men will feel good about that result.

They go to Old Trafford with the tie still there to be won.

Mike Jones6 March 2025 19:41

Real Sociedad 1-1 Man Utd

84 mins: Chance!

Sociedad almost nick it at the end of the game thanks to their substitutes.

Becker comes down the right and swings in an early ball.

Oskarsson lunges for the ball and pokes it wide of the nearest post!

Mike Jones6 March 2025 19:29