Europa League 2024-2025: Manchester United-Real Sociedad, the likely lineups
Manchester United-Real Sociedad, the probable formations
On Thursday evening at 9 p.m. at Old Trafford, Manchester United and Real Sociedad will face off for the return leg of the Europa League round of 16. Qualification still hangs in the balance after the first leg draw: the match played at the Royal Arena in San Sebastián ended 1-1, thanks to goals by Zirkzee for the Red Devils and Oyarzabal for the Spaniards. The English side will be looking for a win in front of their fans to continue their European journey and lift a season, so far, disastrous. Whoever passes faces one between Lyon and FCSB.
Defending the Red Devils’ posts will be the usual André Onana. Former Bayern De Ligt and Harry Maguire will play in the center of defense. United captain Bruno Fernandes is confirmed in the box along with Casemiro. The offensive reference, chosen by Amorim, will be Danish Rasmus Hojlund.
For the visiting team, Remiro is confirmed in goal; in front of him will play Zubeldia and Elustondo in the center, with Aramburu and López on the outsides. In the midfield will be Martín Zubimendi, while Japanese Kubo and Gómez will play on the flanks. The'only forward will be Oyarzabal, author of four goals so far in the competition.
Probable lineups
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Onana; Yoro, De Ligt, Maguire; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu; B. Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund. All: Amorim.
Real Sociedad (4-1-4-1): Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Elustondo, J. Lopez; Zubimendi; Kubo, Olasagasti, Pablo Marin, S. Gomez; Oyarzabal. All: Alguacil.
