Despite defeating Real Sociedad 1-0 on Thursday night at the “Anueta” stadium in the final round of the group stage, Manchester United was unable to grab the lead in the European Championship and will now have to play a club from the next Champions League.
Alejandro Karnacho of Manchester United scored the game’s lone goal in the 17th minute thanks to a superb cross from Cristiano Ronaldo.
After this victory, Manchester United’s score increased to 15, but it still behind Real Sociedad, who has the same balance, in the fifth group.
Manchester United equal to Real Sociedad in direct confrontations, after the Spanish team beat its Spanish counterpart 1-0 also at the “Old Trafford” stadium in the first round.
Real Sociedad outscored Manchester United by a goal differential of +8 to take the top spot in the group, but the Red Devils’ team outscored Real Sociedad by a goal difference of +10 with 10 goals and 3 goals received.
Against one of the eight groups that finished third in the European Champions League this season, Manchester United is slated to play another elimination game.
Ajax Amsterdam, Bayer Leverkusen, Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon, Red Paul Salzburg, Shakhtar Donetsk, Seville, and Juventus are the eight teams in question.
This position will be filled on Monday.
On the other hand, Real Sociedad qualified directly to the round of 16 of the European League..
Manchester United is required to take on greater responsibilities in the European League despite winning and qualifying.
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