Europa: United miss top spot despite narrow win against Real Sociedad

Manchester United’s lone goal was enough to end Real Sociedad’s perfect run in the Europa League, but failed to move them to the top of Group E.

🏁 Closing out our #UEL group campaign with a win.#MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 3, 2022

Teenager, Alejandro Garnacho’s 17 minutes goal was the difference, however it wasn’t enough as Ten Hag’s side needed to win the game by two goals or more to finish ahead of Real Sociedad.

Very few things better than being assisted by your idol for your first goal for the club 🥺

Alejandro Garnacho is living the dream.

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— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) November 3, 2022

Manchester United needed to win by two goals vs Real Sociedad to top Group E.

They only managed one shot on target during the entire game. 😬

— Squawka (@Squawka) November 3, 2022

With the result, United finished levelled on 15 points with Real Sociedad, but the Spanish side progressed to the round of 16 with a higher goal difference. 

The Red Devils will now play in next year’s two legged knockout round plays against teams dropping from the champions league, to book a place in the Europa League’s last 16. 

United defeat Real Sociedad but finish second in Group. They will play in the #EUL playoff while the Spanish side advances directly to the last 16. pic.twitter.com/Pg8nCKqaVT

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) November 3, 2022

Mondays draw will determine if United will face Ten Hag’s former team, Ajax, Barcelona, Ronaldo’s former side, Juventus, 

Ukraine’s Shakhtar Donetsk, Bayer Leverkusen, Sporting Lisbon, Red Bull Salzburg or Sevilla 

Knockout round play-off teams ✅

ℹ️ #UELdraw
📅 Monday 7 November
⏲️ 13:00 CET#UEL pic.twitter.com/ObuAPFt9OD

— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) November 3, 2022