Real Sociedad ended Manchester United’s 4-sport successful run as a controversial penalty gave them a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford within the Europa League.
Following the demise of Queen Elizabeth II earlier within the night, each units of gamers wore black armbands and a minute’s silence was impeccably noticed by all these inside the bottom forward of kick-off.
UEFA determined it was too late to postpone the fixture however Old Trafford was understandably beneath full capability and a subdued ambiance mirrored the temper of the nation. Announcements have been low-key, whereas promoting boards have been black with branding toned down.
The sport’s solely purpose was scored on 59 minutes in controversial circumstances. Lisandro Martinez, launched as a half-time substitute, was deemed to have dealt with the ball within the field as he blocked a detailed-vary David Silva shot, regardless of the previous Manchester City midfielder’s effort deflecting off the Argentine’s thigh first.
Italian referee Marco Di Bello instantly awarded a penalty and after being checked by VAR, his determination stood. Brais Mendez stepped as much as give Sociedad the lead, his highly effective and exact spot-kick too good for David de Gea.
Real Sociedad have been awarded a penalty when Lisandro Martinez was controversially penalised for handball
Cristiano Ronaldo, who was again within the United beginning line-up for the primary time since August 13, earlier thought he had put his aspect forward, however his highly effective header from a Diogo Dalot cross within the thirty sixth minute was accurately dominated out for offside.
The 37-12 months-outdated noticed two extra efforts miss the goal after the break earlier than Sociedad went in entrance. Casemiro – making his full United debut – then had a shot from distance nicely saved by Alex Remiro because the hosts went in quest of a late equaliser.
It did not arrive although and Erik ten Hag, who made six adjustments to his crew following Sunday’s victory over Arsenal, loses his opening European fixture as United supervisor.
United are third in Group E after matchday one, with Sheriff Tiraspol beating Omonia Nicosia 3-0 in Cyprus within the night’s different sport.
It is the primary time Sociedad have gained in opposition to English opposition in European competitors, whereas United had not misplaced at residence within the Europa League for 18 matches earlier than Thursday’s defeat.
However, the end result prompted a muted response from each gamers and workers on the sidelines on the closing whistle in mild of the unhappy information from Buckingham Palace.
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