Manchester United ended Real Sociedad’s unblemished Europa League record with an outstanding goal from teenager Alejandro Garnacho, but had to settle for second place in Group E.
Manchester United ended Real Sociedad’s unblemished Europa League record with an outstanding goal from teenager Alejandro Garnacho, but had to settle for second place in Group E.
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It was a fantastic moment for the 18-year-old Madrid-born winger, who was making his Red Devils debut.
Ronaldo squandered a golden opportunity to double the lead with a lob on the roof of the net, before David de Gea produced a superb double save to deny Andoni Gorosabel and Pablo Marin.
United finish the group stage tied on 15 points with Sociedad, who advances to the knockout stages due to a better goal difference.
The Red Devils will now compete in the knockout round play-offs next February, where they will face one of the clubs relegated from the Champions League.
Barcelona, Juventus, Ajax, and Shakhtar Donetsk are among the teams they could face over two legs. The knockout round will be drawn on Monday.
