
Real Sociedad vs Man United 2022-23 UEFA Europa League, Group Stage
Man United face Europa League playoff despite first Garnacho goal in win over Real Sociedad
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Manchester United's 1-0 win over Real Sociedad wasn't enough to avoid finishing second in their Europa League group and facing a knockout playoff.
Match Commentary
- 0': First Half begins.
- 17': Goal! Real Sociedad 0, Manchester United 1. Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Cristiano Ronaldo.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Real Sociedad 0, Manchester United 1.
- 58': Substitution, Manchester United. Marcus Rashford replaces Donny van de Beek.
- 58': Substitution, Manchester United. Scott McTominay replaces Victor Lindelöf.
- 58': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Aritz Elustondo replaces Andoni Gorosabel.
- 58': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Robert Navarro replaces Pablo Marín.
- 62': Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 64': Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad) is shown the yellow card.
- 71': Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 73': Carlos Fernández (Real Sociedad) is shown the yellow card.
- 73': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Ander Guevara replaces Carlos Fernández.
- 82': Substitution, Manchester United. Harry Maguire replaces Alejandro Garnacho.
- 82': Substitution, Manchester United. Fred replaces Christian Eriksen.
- 83': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Igor Zubeldia replaces Brais Méndez.
- 83': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Jon Magunacelaya replaces Alexander Sørloth.
- 87': Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Real Sociedad 0, Manchester United 1.
Game Information
Competition: UEFA Europa League
Venue: Reale Arena
Location: San Sebastián, Spain
Attendance: 36,744
Venue: Reale Arena
Location: San Sebastián, Spain
Attendance: 36,744
Statistics
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RSO![]() |
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11 | Fouls | 5 |
3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
2 | Offsides | 1 |
2 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
4 | Saves | 0 |
52.5 | Possession | 47.5 |
4 | SHOTS | 13 |
1 | ON GOAL | 4 |
0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
361 | Accurate Passes | 312 |
460 | Passes | 412 |
0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
1 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
11 | Crosses | 19 |
0.1 | Cross % | 0.2 |
73 | Long Balls | 50 |
40 | Accurate Long Balls | 20 |
0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
1 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
4 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
17 | Tackles | 12 |
0.2 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
21 | Interceptions | 8 |
21 | Effective Clearances | 15 |
21 | Clearances | 15 |
Real Sociedad (4-3-1-2)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Álex Remiro (GK) |
20 | Jon Pacheco |
24 | Robin Le Normand |
15 | Diego Rico |
18 | Andoni Gorosabel |
9 | Carlos Fernández ![]() |
3 | Martín Zubimendi |
42 | Pablo Marín |
8 | Mikel Merino |
23 | Brais Méndez ![]() |
19 | Alexander Sørloth |
Manchester United (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | David de Gea (GK) |
6 | Lisandro Martínez ![]() |
2 | Victor Lindelöf |
23 | Luke Shaw |
20 | Diogo Dalot ![]() |
34 | Donny van de Beek |
14 | Christian Eriksen |
18 | Casemiro |
7 | Cristiano Ronaldo |
49 | Alejandro Garnacho |
8 | Bruno Fernandes |
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