Real Sociedad 1-1 Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Red Devils survive late onslaught as Europa League tie remains in the balance

FT: AZ 1-0 TottenhamIt is amazing how many sides in the modern game dominate possession but have no output in the final third.

That was the story for Spurs this evening, with the hosts having enough chances to put themselves in a far stronger position when they head to North London for the second leg.

Postecoglou’s side will still fancy their chances in this one but, much like Man Utd, you really don’t know which version of their team will turn up.

FT: Real Sociedad 1-1 Man UtdThe Red Devils looked in complete control of the game after they finally managed to break the deadlock.

However, they have learnt the hard way what a fragile position a one-goal lead is.

After Fernandes’ handball gifted the hosts a penalty, it was the Spanish side who looked more likely to score in the closing stages.

The players trudge of looking disappointed but the reality is, had you offered it to them before a ball was kicked tonight, they would have taken that result.

FT: Real Sociedad 1-1 Man UtdThe referee brings the game to a close.

Oskarsson may have trouble sleeping this evening, he should scored the goal to secure a win for his team.

Man Utd take a well-earned draw iinto the second leg at Old Trafford.

Real Sociedad 1-1 Man Utd90+4. Amorim will be disappointed that his team surrendered a position of strength in this game.

Oskarsson tries a shot from a tight angle and Onana beats it clear.

Almost the ultimate sucker punch for the visitors.

Real Sociedad 1-1 Man Utd90+2. Fernandes swings a free-kick into the box.

It is half-cleared by the hosts and Eriksen’s miskick loops up into the penalty area.

Sociedad clear their lines and immediately turn defence into attack as Man Utd players scramble back towards their own goal.

Real Sociedad 1-1 Man Utd90. The one positive for the Red Devils tonight is that they have not picked up any injuries this evening.

Their squad is looking threadbare at the moment.

Sociedad have twelve players on the bench this evening, compared to Man Utd’s seven.

We are going to have five added minutes.

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Real Sociedad 1-1 Man Utd88. It looks like Hojlund’s drought is going to be extended to 19 games for Man Utd.

Amorim opts to make some changes, bringing Lindelof and Collyer on.

They replace Zirkzee and Yoro for the visitors.

Real Sociedad 1-1 Man Utd86. What a chance for Sociedad to take the lead.

A sublime cross in behind the defence finds Oskarsson just inside the back post.

He has done all the hard work, getting in front of his markers but incredibly sends his shot inches wide of the post.

That had to be a goal, dreadful attempt from the hosts.

Huge let off for Man Utd, the Spaniards should have completely turned the game on its head there.

Real Sociedad 1-1 Man Utd84. There is definitely a player in Alejandro Garnacho but he is still such a raw talent.

Things like attitude and application should be where your experienced skipper takes them under his wing and mentors them.

That doesn’t seem to be in Fernandes’ DNA, his approach is to just scream at people when they make a mistake.

Real Sociedad 1-1 Man Utd82. Casemiro’s passing this evening has been poor at the most critical times to rub salt into the wound.

They had a great chance to break then with so much space down the left flank.

He spotted his teammate but there was too much on his ball and it ran harmlessly out of play.

Garnacho is pictured sat sulking on the bench having been brought off.

Real Sociedad 1-1 Man Utd80. You would have to say if Man Utd do not win this game, they only have themselves to blame.

There was a period of this match where the hosts seemed to be on the ropes and were there for the taking.

Amorim’s side just could not create enough clear-cut chances to give themselves some breathing space with another goal.

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Real Sociedad 1-1 Man Utd78. Garnacho is replaced by Eriksen for the Red Devils.

Interesting change, it may see Fernandes have to switch into a wide position.

This match is finely poised, almost impossible to pick a winner.

That said, these Sociedad fans are making all the noise now and it seems to be spurring their team on.

Real Sociedad 1-1 Man Utd76. Amorim is readying some changes for the visitors.

He has quite limited options on the bench, not many flair players who can come and impact the game.

Mendes tries another shot from distance but Onana claws it around the post with a full-stretch dive.

View from SunSport’s Martin Blackburn in SpainMIKEL OYARZABAL – remember him?

He was the guy who broke England hearts at Euro 2024 with a late winner in the final.

And here he was scoring from the spot to keep Real Sociedad in the tie – after Joshua Zirkzee had given the visitors the lead.

It was a controversial spot-kick given for a handball by Bruno Fernandes – but has given the home side a huge lift.

Real Sociedad 1-1 Man Utd74. That equaliser will be a bitter pill to swallow for Amorim.

Up until that point, this seemed the perfect performance from his side.

Sociedad will want another goal now. so they have something to take into the second leg at Old Trafford.

Real Sociedad 1-1 Man Utd72. Incredible scenes as the entire stadium, bar the away end, starts to do the poznan.

Not sure whether it is an intended dig, being the celebration of Man Utd’s local rivals Man City.

We have a game on our hands now, it should be an exciting twenty minutes in Spain.

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Real Sociedad 1-1 Man Utd70. The Reale Arena erupts as the ball hits the back of the net.

It all came about from the ball striking Fernandes’ hand from a corner, his arm was adjudged to not be in a natural position.

This could act as an adrenaline boost for the hosts.

Real Sociedad 0-1 Man Utd68. Kubo swings in another corner for the hosts.

They seem quite a small team, making the United players look like giants as the ball comes in.

It is headed clear once again, Amorim’s side are really dominating the aerial battle.

Real Sociedad 0-1 Man Utd66. Finally Sociedad give Onana something to be concerned with.

Mendes tries a left-footed shot from outside the box but it is always curling away from the goal.

That said, it stiill had the Red Devil’s keeper scrambling across his goal.

Real Sociedad 0-1 Man Utd64. Gaps are opening up for the visitors now.

They just need to pick the right pass to open the hosts up.

Garnacho almost gets away but a superb sliding challenge robs him of the ball.

Real Sociedad 0-1 Man Utd62. The Sociedad fans make their feelings known as the referee waves away their claims for a free kick deep in the Man Utd half.

All you can hear now are the 2,000 travelling Red Devils’ fans.

If they can hold on for victory here, it will make the long trip from Manchester seem well worth it.

Real Sociedad 0-1 Man Utd60. That goal really puts United in the driving seat.

At some point, Sociedad are going to have to throw caution to the wind to try and find an equaliser.

It will present the chance for Amorim’s side to just pick them off on the break with their pace.

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