Manchester United vs Real Sociedad preview
Following two days of quality in Europe’s top-tier competition- the UEFA Champions League, UEFA’s other two competitions get their chance to shine with the Europa League and Conference League first group games played.
The Europa League might not be filled with the glamour and high-profile names when compared to the Champions League, but it is as unpredictable as the UCL. With some mouth-watering fixtures on display and a few big teams also participating, Europe’s second-tier competition promises to be a belter. One of those teams in the running are Manchester United who are picking up form after a disastrous start to the new campaign under Erik ten Hag. Eintracht Frankfurt are the defending Champions and the Red Devils would very well want their name to be etched on the trophy come the end of the 2022/23 season.
The Europa League group stages begin with one of the promising fixtures of the round when Spanish side Real Sociedad travel to Old Trafford to face the resurgent Manchester United. Erik ten hag’s men had a torrid start to the new season, losing 2 games in a row. Since then they have won 4 on the bounce, including 2 clean sheets away from home against Leicester City and Southampton.
Real Sociedad haven’t had the brightest of starts themselves in the Spanish top-flight. After 4 matches played, the Basque-based club sit in 7th position, winning 2 of those matches and drawing and losing 1 each.
This promises to be a nail-biting match, much like United’s most of the Europa League matches last term. Manchester United are favourites but Spanish football teams are a different beast when it comes to European competitions.
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Manchester United vs Real Sociedad team news
Erik ten Hag’s decision to drop both Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo has payed dividends. The Red Devils have been performing at their best without the duo, although the Dutch manager could recall them both for this match, with squad rotations and a hectic schedule in mind.
Ten Hag and Manchester United have no new fresh injury concerns with only Anthony Martial a long-term absentee in the squad. With a long season ahead, the United manager will make some changes.
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