In a tightly contested Europa League clash, Real Sociedad held Manchester United to a 1-1 draw at home, maintaining the suspense for their upcoming second leg. After United's Joshua Zirkzee opened the scoring, a handball by Bruno Fernandes allowed Mikel Oyarzabal to net the equalizer from the penalty spot, marking his 11th European goal for the club. Despite United dominating early chances, including saved shots from Fernandes and Zirkzee, Real Sociedad pressed late for a winner, but were met with critical saves from Andre Onana, ensuring the tie remains delicately poised.
Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal scored a late penalty to secure a 1-1 home draw against Manchester United in the Europa League last-16 tie.
After Joshua Zirkzee's opener, a handball by Bruno Fernandes allowed Oyarzabal to equalize from the penalty spot, leaving the tie finely balanced for the second leg.
Manchester United controlled early play, with Fernandes having chances thwarted, but Oyarzabal's penalty demonstrated La Real's resilience by securing a crucial draw.
La Real searched for a winner late on the match, with Onana making crucial saves to maintain parity, ensuring an intriguing second leg remains ahead.
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