The Europa League last 16 kicks off its first leg on Thursday with desperate Manchester United set to travel to Reale Arena to face Real Sociedad. The Europa League is Ruben Amorim's last chance of winning silverware this season following their penalty knockout from their FA Cup last weekend. The winner of this tie between United and Sociedad will face either Lyon or FCSB in the quarter-finals. Ahead of the clash, our expert analysis covers everything you need to know, including kickoff details, viewing options, and the latest betting odds in the article below.
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➤ Real Sociedad v Manchester United Details
- Date: Thursday 6th March, 2025.
- Stadium: Reale Arena
- Time: 17:45 (GMT)
- Referee: Ivan Kružliak
➤ Real Sociedad v Manchester United Match Preview
Real Sociedad finished 13th in the league phase of the Europa League and then defeated Danish outfit Midtjylland 7-3 on aggregate in the knockout play-offs to advance to the last 16. They come to this game on the back of a 1-0 loss to Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals and then followed up with a 4-0 defeat against Barcelona in La Liga.
Manchester United will come into their Europa League knockout phase on the back of a heartbreaking FA Cup exit, losing to Fulham on penalties in the fifth round after missed spot-kicks from Victor Lindelöf and Joshua Zirkzee. Their only chance of winning silverware and playing in the Champions League is by winning the Europa League title. United finished third in the league phase of this competition with five wins and three draws.
➤ Predicted Lineups
Real Sociedad predicted lineup (4-1-4-1): Remiro (GK); Aramburu, Zubeldia, Aguerd, Munoz; Zubimendi; Kubo, Mendez, Sucic, Barrenetxea; Oskarsson
Man United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Onana (GK); De Ligt, Maguire, Yoro; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu; Zirkzee, Garnacho; Hojlund
➤ Real Sociedad v Manchester United Match Odds
| Bookmakers | Real Sociedad to Win | Draw | Manchester United to Win |
| 1xBet | 2.19 | 3.34 | 3.85 |
| Betway | 2.12 | 3.35 | 3.60 |
| Paripesa | 2.19 | 3.34 | 3.85 |
➤ Where to Watch Online
The Europa League match between Real Sociedad and Manchester United can can be streamed for free on any of the following streaming
➤ Tabii
➤ ScoreBat.com
➤ SportyTv
➤ SonyLIV app
➤ 1xBet
➤ Score808.com
Note: If the match is not available in your geolocation, you can access this free streaming app from anywhere in the world using any of your preferred VPNs. VPNs offer a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.
➤ Where to Watch On TV
| Country | TV Channel |
| Austria | Sky Austria, Canal+, Servus TV |
| Belgium | RTBF, Telenet, Be TV |
| Croatia | Arena Sport |
| Finland | Viaplay |
| Germany | RTL |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport |
| Nigeria and South Africa | SuperSport |
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports |
