Man United vs Real Sociedad Highlights: Europa League, MUN 0-1 RSC – Erik Ten Hag’s maiden European campaign at Old Trafford gets off to a disappointing start, with Mendez’s 59th-minute penalty sealing the three points for Real Sociedad. A handball by Martinez during one of Sociedad’s less frequent attacks gave the visitors the perfect chance to snatch the victory. It was a chance they took, holding out a 1-0 victory despite a flurry of attacking changes for the home side. Follow UEFA Europa League 2022-23 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
Man United vs Real Sociedad Highlights: MUN 0-1 RSC, Brais Mendez scores controversial penalty to beat Red Devils 1-0 at Old Trafford, Watch Real Sociedad beat Manchester United HIGHLIGHTS
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Man United vs Real Sociedad Highlights: Man United suffer first defeat in Europa League campaign
United were comfortably the better side in the opening 30 minutes, yet they failed to carve out any clear opportunities.
Ronaldo thought he had given his side the lead 10 minutes before the interval, but his powerful header was ruled out after he had strayed into an offside position.
The Portuguese superstar inexplicably headed wide with the goal at his mercy immediately after the restart, before lashing just over from outside the penalty area.
La Real went ahead in the 58th minute when Mendez powered home from the spot after David Silva’s shot had struck Martinez’s arm.
Erik ten Hag brought on Bruno Fernandes at half-time, and Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho in the second half, but United were unable to find a way past the visitors’ stubborn backline in the closing stages.
Man United vs Real Sociedad Highlights: MUN 0-1 RSC, Brais Mendez scores controversial penalty to beat Red Devils 1-0 at Old Trafford, Watch Real Sociedad beat Manchester United HIGHLIGHTS
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