The first leg of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 between Real Sociedad and Manchester United ended in a 1–1 stalemate, leaving the tie finely poised ahead of the return match.

The visitors took the lead thanks to a goal from Joshua Zirkzee—his first in the competition—before Mikel Oyarzabal equalized from the penalty spot following a handball by Bruno Fernandes in the box. Despite both teams pressing for a winner, neither side could find a decisive breakthrough.

The second leg will take place on March 13 at Old Trafford, where both clubs will be eager to secure progression to the next phase of Europe’s second-tier tournament.

2024-25, Europa League

Real Sociedad - Manchester United 1:1 (0:0)
Goals: Zirkzee, 57 (0:1); Oyarzabal, 70 (penalty) (1:1)

Real Sociedad: Remiro; Muñoz A.; Elustondo (Aramburu, 63); Aguerd; Zubeldia I.; Oyarzabal; Kubo T. (Becker, 81); Turrientes (Marin P., 63); Méndez B.; Sucic L. (Olasagasti, 88); Barrenetxea (Oskarsson, 63)
Bench: Larranaga; Javi Lopez; Traore Ha-i; Martín Jon; Beitia; Sergio Gomez
Yellow Cards: Zubeldia I. 49

Manchester United: Onana A.; de Ligt; Dorgu; Yoro (Lindelöf, 88); Dalot; Mazraoui; Fernandes B.; Casimiro; Garnacho (Eriksen C., 78); Höjlund R.; Zirkzee (Collier, 88)
Bench: Mee; Heaven; Amass
Yellow Cards: Fernandes B. 56