Real Sociedad vs Man Utd: Prediction, kick-off time, team news and odds

Ruben Amorim’s side are in Spain for the first leg of their last-16 tie on Thursday night and know this competition is their last hope of salvaging some positivity from an otherwise miserable season.

They did at least earn a bye straight through to the last 16 of the Europa League, whereas Real Sociedad had to come through an extra knockout play-off tie against FC Midtjylland of Denmark, which they won 7-3 on aggregate.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Real Sociedad vs Manchester United is scheduled for a 5.45pm GMT kick-off today on Thursday March 6, 2025.

The match will take place at the Reale Arena (AKA Anoeta) in San Sebastian, Spain.

Where to watch Real Sociedad vs Manchester United

TV channel: In the UK, tonight’s game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1. Coverage starts at 5pm.

Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s LIVE blog.

Real Sociedad vs Manchester United team news

Martin Zubimendi came off against Barcelona with a hamstring injury over the weekend, but he has since participated in training and is expected to be fit to start.

Jon Pacheco and Arsen Zakharyan remain injured, but Jon Aramburu is available again after suspension.

Chido Obi is ineligible having not been registered in the club’s Europa League squad, while the likes of Lisandro Martinez, Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Luke Shaw, Altay Bayindir and Jonny Evans all remain out.

Patrick Dorgu is available amid a domestic suspension, with Toby Collyer also back fit. Dorgu, Ayden Heaven and Jack Fletcher were all added to the United Europa League squad last month after the January loan exits of Marcus Rashford, Antony and Tyrell Malacia.