Real Sociedad vs Manchester United fixture will take place in Spain on Thursday evening, being the last group stages match of the UEFA Europa League. Ahead of the fixture, we focus on the kick-off time, team news and TV information.
1. How to follow the match
The match will be shown on BT Sports, on or about 18:45 (BST) in the evening. The starting line-ups of both teams will be released an hour before kick-off, at around 17:45.
The match build-up will cover the manager’s interviews, match analysis by pundits, previous encounters between the two teams and other fixtures of Europa League.
2. When can you see Real Sociedad vs Manchester United highlights
United Radar official website will provide Real Sociedad vs Manchester United match highlights shortly after final whistle. On the other hand, Sky Sports will also upload match highlights on their official website. YouTube is another reliable source for highlights.
The repeats of full match will be broadcasted shortly after the post-match analysis. They will also be available during the course of the week on BT Sports.
3. Real Sociedad vs Manchester United team news
The BBC confirmed that Antony Santos, Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial will not feature in the last fixture of the group stages due to injuries.
Manchester United official website quoted Erik ten Hag when the Dutchman spoke about the availability of Cristiano Ronaldo.
“First of all, to talk about his feelings, you have to ask him, not me. But he is really professional, he’s in the group, he’s an important part of this group”, the boss said.
“He’s a leader type and as you know in Spain, he’s a threat to every defence and you always have to keep an eye on him because every gap he will use.”
Ten Hag spoke about the importance of Carlo Casemiro and further praised the Brazillian playmaker.
“He told me when we had the first talk that he needs a new challenge because in Real Madrid he won everything.”
The boss added that: “He was a big part of Real Madrid still, they didn’t want him to go”.
“But he had a feeling, he told me, that ‘I have to go to another club, to another league, to prove myself’ and that shows his hunger.”
“I really liked that and from the first day on, he has been coming with that attitude to every training, to every match, and he proves it.”
“He will be more and more important to our team.”
Raphaël Verane is a long absentee after he picked an injury during a visit to Stamford Bridge when the Red Devils were held to a one-all draw by Chelsea.
4. Head-to-head
United Radar previously reported the match between the two sides at Old Trafford. The visitors sealed a narrow victory, thanks to a goal by Brais Méndez from a spot-kick.
Ten Hag’s team will be looking forward to bounce back in Spain and secure top spot in the last match of the group stages.
Manchester Evening News noted that Manchester United will be crowned Group E winners if they win by two goals margin or more.
5. Match officials
Referee: Georgi Kabakov
VAR: Marco Fritz
(Real Sociedad vs Manchester United).
