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Fernandes hat-trick keeps United's Europa dreams alive

Manchester United reached the Europa League quarter-finals and kept their season alive as Bruno Fernandes' hat-trick inspired an eye-catching comeback win against 10-man Real Sociedad.

Soccer • 13 Mar

Mikel Oyarzabal scored Sociedad's equaliser last week

Alguacil confident Sociedad can win at Old Trafford

Real Sociedad boss Imanol Alguacil is confident his side can beat Manchester United and reach the Europa League quarter-finals.

Soccer • 13 Mar

Ruben Amorim acknowledged that some of his players are underperforming

Amorim says United are capable of 'so much better'

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim accepted he and his squad were currently "underperforming" after co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe had said some of the club's players were "not good enough" and "some probably are overpaid".

Soccer • 12 Mar

Joshua Zirkzee had put Manchester United in front

Late penalty denies United victory against Sociedad

Absentee-hit Manchester United were unable to turn a positive performance into a Europa League victory as Mikel Oyarzabal's penalty sees Real Sociedad head to Old Trafford with the last-16 tie poised at 1-1.

Soccer • 06 Mar

European wrap: Barca stretch their lead in Spain

Dani Olmo scored twice as Barcelona blew city rivals Espanyol away in the first half to earn a 3-1 win and move nine points clear at the top of La Liga.

Soccer • 03 Nov 24

European wrap: Kane hat-trick, Madrid and PSG win

Harry Kane scored his third hat-trick of the season as Bayern Munich ended their three-match Bundesliga winless run with a 4-0 victory over Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena.

Soccer • 19 Oct 24

Mikel Merino is returning to the Premier League

Transfers: Arsenal close to signing midfielder Merino

Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Spain midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad, according to reports.

Soccer • 24 Aug 24

Liverpool target Zubimendi opts to stay in Spain

Liverpool's hopes of signing primary transfer target Martin Zubimendi have been dashed after the player opted to remain at Real Sociedad.

Soccer • 12 Aug 24

Transfer wrap: Liverpool to go after Zubimendi

Liverpool have identified Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi as their first major signing of the summer.

Soccer • 07 Aug 24

Raphinha celebrates scoring Barcelona's second goal against Real Sociedad

European wrap: Barcelona go second in La Liga

Barcelona moved above Girona into second place in La Liga as they claimed a 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad.

Soccer • 13 May 24

Mbappe brace eases PSG into quarter-finals

Kylian Mbappe scored twice to lead PSG into the Champions League quarter-finals with a comfortable 2-1 win away to Real Sociedad in their last-16 second leg that wrapped up a 4-1 aggregate victory.

Soccer • 05 Mar 24

Mbappe sparks PSG into life for first-leg advantage

Second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Bradley Barcola secured Paris St Germain a hard-fought 2-0 win over visitors Real Sociedad in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie.

Soccer • 14 Feb 24

Champions League last 16 recap

Relive all the action from the round of 16 in the Champions League as Paris Saint-Germain hosted Real Sociedad and Lazio faced Bayern Munich.

Soccer • 14 Feb 24

Transfers: Tierney joins Real Sociedad on loan

Real Sociedad have signed Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney on a season-long loan.

Soccer • 28 Aug 23

Ten Hag leaning on positives after win over Sociedad

Erik ten Hag said "you don't always get what you deserve" after Manchester United beat Real Sociedad but failed in their bid to avoid a potentially tough Europa League knockout round play-off tie.

Soccer • 03 Nov 22

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with goalscorer Alejandro Garnacho

Man United bound for playoff despite win in Sociedad

Manchester United face a tough Europa League knockout round play-off tie after failing to build on teenager Alejandro Garnacho's outstanding opener and beat Real Sociedad by a two-goal margin.

Manchester United • 03 Nov 22

Lucas Vazquez celebrates his winning goal

European round-up: Wins for Madrid, Milan and Munich

Real Madrid made it 10 victories from 11 LaLiga games this season with a 3-1 success against Sevilla.

Soccer • 22 Oct 22

David Silva's (R) shot first hit Lisandro Martinez on the knee before the ball rebounded up onto his arm

United beaten by Sociedad after disputed handball call

Manchester United kicked off their Europa League campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 08 Sep 22

In-form Karim Benzema was on the mark against Atletico Madrid

European round-up: Real claim derby bragging rights

Real Madrid restored their eight-point lead at the top of LaLiga as they beat city rivals Atletico 2-0 to claim their 10th straight win in all competitions.

Soccer • 12 Dec 21

Jose Mourinho's Roma have won once in seven games

Euro round-up: More misery for Mourinho as Roma beaten

Roma's poor form under Jose Mourinho continued as they were beaten 3-2 at Venezia while Real Sociedad returned to the top of La Liga.

Soccer • 07 Nov 21

European wrap: Inter extend their lead in Serie A

Romelu Lukaku's 27th goal of the season helped Inter Milan extend their lead at the top of Serie A to 11 points with a 2-1 victory over Sassuolo.

Soccer • 07 Apr 21

Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring

Vinicius to the rescue but Real lose ground on Atletico

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr came off the bench to snatch a 1-1 draw at home to Real Sociedad although the Spanish champions still lost momentum in the title race ahead of Sunday's derby showdown at leaders Atletico Madrid.

Soccer • 01 Mar 21

Shoretire became the youngest player to represent United in European competition

Solskjaer believes Shoretire has bright future

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tipped Shola Shoretire for a bright future after the 17-year-old came on against Real Sociedad and became Manchester United's youngest-ever player in European competition.

Soccer • 26 Feb 21

Teenager Shola Shoretire leaps highest against Real Sociedad at Old Trafford

Shoretire makes history as Man United ease into last 16

Manchester United are through to the last 16 of the Europa League after beating Real Sociedad 4-0 on aggregate following a goalless draw in the second leg at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 25 Feb 21

Bruno Fernandes celebrates his opening strike in Turin

Bruno bags brace as United hit Sociedad for four

Bruno Fernandes' brace inspired dominant Manchester United to an impressive Europa League triumph against Real Sociedad as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men took a giant stride towards the last 16.

Soccer • 18 Feb 21