⚽ UEFA Europa League Round of 32- Previews, Results, Stats- Live updates and Discussions

Goodness · February 25, 2021, 9:22am

Since the start of last season, only Nicolas Pépé (10) has had a direct hand in more of Arsenal’s 37 goals in the UEFA Europa League than Bukayo Saka (3 goals, 6 assists), who netted the equaliser in the first leg.

Goodness · February 25, 2021, 9:24am

Benfica’s last knockout stage match held in Greece was a 1-0 win away to PAOK Salonika in the last 32 of the UEFA Europa League in 2013-14.
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Goodness · February 25, 2021, 9:26am

Arsenal have won on each of their previous two visits to Greece, both against, Olympiakos, in the UEFA Champions League in December 2015 and the UEFA Europa League in February 2020.

Goodness · February 25, 2021, 9:34am

Manchester United vs Real Sociedad Preview:

The first leg saw Manchester United play the La Liga side out of the park, winning 4-0 to all but secure a place in the Last-16 stages and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men will now be aiming to get the job done without any hiccups. The Red Devils prepared in an ideal manner for the contest, beating Newcastle United 3-1 at home in the Premier League on Sunday.

Real Sociedad, meanwhile, having suffered a disappointing defeat to Manchester United, bounced back in style, thrashing Alaves 4-0 at home in La Liga, led by a brilliant hat-trick from Alexander Isak. And Imanol Alguacil’s side will be hoping to put up a similar display at Old Trafford on Thursday night and look to cause an unlikely upset.

Goodness · February 25, 2021, 9:39am

Team News

United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that the injured quartet of Paul Pogba, Scott McTominay, Edinson Cavani and Donny van de Beek will not be available for selection, while promising youngster Hannibal Mejbri is also out with an injury.

Ahead of the trip to Manchester, Real Sociedad manager, Imanol Alguacil will be sweating over the availability of Aritz Elustondo, who had to be withdrawn from the starting lineup just prior to kick-off in the first leg with an injury. In addition, Luca Sangalli remains sidelined while Robin Le Normand misses out due to suspension.

Goodness · February 25, 2021, 9:41am

Real Sociedad remain winless in their three matches with Manchester United across all competitions (D1 L2), with their 0-4 defeat in the first leg their heaviest European defeat in a game considered a home match.
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Goodness · February 25, 2021, 9:45am

Manchester United are unbeaten in 14 UEFA Europa League matches at Old Trafford (W12 D2) since losing 3-2 to Marcelo Bielsa’s Athletic Bilbao in 2011-12.

Goodness · February 25, 2021, 9:49am

Real Sociedad’s David Silva has enjoyed six wins in eight previous visits to Old Trafford in all competitions (L2), having a direct hand in five goals (3 goals, 2 assists). Indeed, since his first appearance there in February 2011, no player within the top five European leagues has enjoyed more away victories at the Theatre of Dreams.