
The Football Faithful
·13 March 2025
Real Sociedad XI vs Manchester United – Predicted lineup

The Football Faithful
·13 March 2025
Real Sociedad make the trip to Manchester United in a huge Europa League tie tonight.
Amid disappointing domestic campaigns for both teams, Europe offers an avenue to a successful season. The contest is evenly poised after a 1-1 draw in San Sebastien last week. Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the spot to level the tie after Joshua Zirkzee’s opener for Manchester United.
Sociedad are without a win in four games across all competitions but will take encouragement from their last visit to Old Trafford. Brais Mendez got the decisive goal from the penalty spot during a Europa League group stage clash in September 2022.
Martin Zubimendi’s return is a huge plus for Sociedad ahead of the clash. The in-demand midfielder missed the first leg through illness but is available to feature tonight. Alvaro Odriozola and Arsen Zakharyan are also in contention after recent issues.
The Spanish side are likely to be without Luka Sucic and Jon Aramburu, who were unable to train this week. Jon Pacheco is a confirmed absentee for Imanol Alguacil’s side.
Real Sociedad predicted XI: Remiro; Elustondo, Zubeldia, Aguerd, Munoz; Mendez, Zubimendi, Gomez; Kubo, Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea
Manchester United host Real Sociedad in the Europa League’s last 16 on Thursday 13th March 2025. Kick-off at Old Trafford is 20:00 GMT.
Manchester United vs Real Sociedad will be televised on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate and Discovery+ UK.