Mikel Oyarzabal ’s penalty cancelled out Joshua Zirkzee ’s opener as Real Sociedad and Manchester United played out a 1-1 draw in the Europa League. The two teams will head to Old Trafford next week for the second leg of this last-16 tie knowing that victory will take them into the quarter-final.

Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil has dismissed the struggles of Manchester United, saying ahead of their Europa League clash: ‘If someone has us as favourites, they don’t know what football is.’ The Red Devils go to Spain for the first leg of the last 16 tie on Thursday night before a return leg at Old Trafford next week.