Amorim, are you sure? Manchester United failed to win again, Zirqzi's first goal Oyarsabal equalizer Sociedad and 11 draws to the UEL quarterfinals

Mar 07, 2025

Manchester United didn't win again.

Manchester United tied 1-1 with Real Sociedad in the first round of the Europa League round of 16 in 2024-2025 at Estadio Anoeta in San Sebastian, Spain on the 7th (Korea time). Manchester United, who led the way with the opening goal, got a valuable win but couldn't laugh, allowing an equalizer in the end.

The advance to the quarterfinals was eventually divided in the second round at Manchester United's home.

Manchester United, which was eliminated from both the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup and risked everything to the Europa League, failed to escape the crisis by playing a difficult game from the first game. In particular, rumors of the replacement of Coach Huveng Amorim, which have been circulating recently, are expected to accelerate. If Manchester United fails to win the Europa League, it will face a serious financial crisis as it cannot advance to the European club competition next season. It's Manchester United, which is a concern.

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Manchester United took out a 3-4-3 card on the day. Joshua Girksey-Rasmus Hoylun-Alejandro Garnacho made the three-top. Patrick Dorgu-Casemiro-Bruno Fernandez-Diogo Dalot built his waist. Nusair Mazrawi-Matais the Licht-Reni Yoro made up the three-back. Andre Onana defended the goal.

Sociedad fought back 4-3-3. Ander Barrenechea-Mikel Oyarsabal-Gubo Takefusa stood in front. Luka Suu Kyi-Benyat Turrientes-Bryce Mendes made up the midfield. I.N. Munoz-Nayev Aguerd-Igor Subeldia-Ariz Elustondo made a four-back. The goalkeeper's gloves were worn by Alex Remiro.

Manchester United led the game in the beginning. In the 12th minute of the first half, Garnacho connected with a right foot shot after breaking through a fast dribble. Remiro's goalkeeper caught it.

In the 37th minute, Dalot, who received Garnacho's pass, attempted a cutback. Fernandes even connected to the shot, but unfortunately, the opportunity was canceled due to the defense being blocked. Dalot, who received a long pass, headed in the 42nd minute, but headed straight for the goalkeeper.

In the end, the first half ended 0-0.

The pattern was similar in the second half. In the 9th minute of the second half, Casemiro's ball into the box was connected to Fernandez. Fernandes handed it back to Dalot, and this ball headed for Garnacho. Garnacho tried to finish, but Remiro easily caught it because the power was not loaded properly.

Manchester United, which had been gaining momentum, scored the first goal. 12 min Garnacho, who received the ball from the right, lured the defender and passed it to an empty Djirqzi. Zirqzi shook the Sociedad net with a powerful shot.

But the lead didn't last long. In the 23rd minute, the ball hit Fernandez's hand in the box. A penalty was declared after the video review. The kicker is Oyarsabal. He made a clean success and balanced the game.

Sociedad, who succeeded in tying, pushed Manchester United hard. Mendes' powerful mid-range shot in the 32nd minute was blocked by Onana goalkeeper. Manchester United tried to change the atmosphere by putting Christian Eriksen instead of Garnacho. Sociedad also took out Gubo and put Seraldo Becker in the game.

Manchester United gave up a decisive shot to Ori Oskarthorn in the 39th minute, but they managed to secure a 1-1 draw by blocking it. Manchester United overcame the crisis by strengthening its defense by putting in Toby Collier and Viktor Lindelof, excluding Zirkji and Yoro at the last minute.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.