Zirkzee Shines as Man United Battle to Tough Draw Against Real Sociedad
Manchester United fought hard to earn a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad in the Europa League, with Joshua Zirkzee stepping up at the crucial moment. The match at Anoeta Stadium was a tense battle, filled with moments of brilliance, frustration, and late drama.
United didn’t start the game in the best fashion. The first half was slow and lacked precision, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut chances. Sociedad dominated possession, but United seemed content to sit back and wait for their opportunities. The breakthrough finally came in the second half when Bruno Fernandes played a clever pass to Zirkzee, who expertly guided the ball past Sociedad’s goalkeeper Alex Remiro. At that moment, it looked like United had gained control.
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However, the lead didn’t last. A VAR review spotted a handball by Fernandes inside the box, gifting Sociedad a penalty. Mikel Oyarzabal stepped up and calmly slotted it past André Onana, leveling the score and reigniting the Spanish side’s hopes. From there, Sociedad pushed hard for a winner, forcing Onana into some crucial saves. United had their moments too, with Alejandro Garnacho coming close but failing to find the net.
As the clock ticked down, Sociedad almost snatched victory in the dying seconds. Substitute Orri Óskarsson had a golden chance but somehow failed to convert from close range. In the end, it was Onana’s heroics that ensured United left with a draw rather than a defeat.
It wasn’t the most convincing performance from Erik ten Hag’s side, but they’ll take the result and move forward, knowing they still have work to do in the second leg. With the tie still open, Old Trafford will host a high-stakes battle in the return fixture, where United must step up if they want to progress further in the Europa League.
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