Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal coolly netted a penalty to hold Manchester United to a 1-1 draw in a Europa League last 16 first leg clash on Thursday. Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee netted his first goal in five games to send Ruben Amorim's side ahead at the Reale Arena before the hour mark but Bruno Fernandes conceded a penalty for handball,

La Real are enduring a difficult domestic season and key figures are expected to depart next summer — but they're formidable in cup ties

Real Sociedad and Manchester United will be out to put their domestic struggles behind them when they clash in the last 16 of the Europa League. The Basque side host Ruben Amorim's tormented Red Devils in San Sebastian on Thursday before the second leg at Old Trafford next week.