Real Sociedad, Manchester United Draw 1-1 in Europa League Round of 16

In a tightly contested Europa League Round of 16 first leg, Real Sociedad and Manchester United played to a 1-1 draw at the Reale Arena. Joshua Zirkzee opened the scoring for United in the 57th minute, but a handball by Bruno Fernandes allowed Mikel Oyarzabal to equalize from the penalty spot just 13 minutes later. Both teams struggled with injuries, impacting their performance, and Real Sociedad was notably without key midfielder Martín Zubimendi. Despite their defensive setups, the match saw several chances, with United's goalkeeper André Onana making crucial saves to maintain the draw. The result sets up an intriguing second leg at Old Trafford, where both teams will aim to advance in the competition. Athletic Bilbao, however, faced a disappointing loss against AS Roma, conceding a late goal to end the match 2-1.