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Real Sociedad managed a narrow win against Ten Hag’s side in the opening game of the Europa League. Manchester United played well and dominated the game, but Real Sociedad‘s second-half penalty was enough to seal the win for the Spanish side.
Photo: Manchester United VS Real Sociedad || Twitter
However, the highlights of the game were Lisandro’s handball, the VAR interventions, Manchester United’s call for a penalty, Real Sociedad’s smart approach to the game, Casemiro’s display on his first start, and Ronaldo’s return to the team, but this article will focus on the unpleasant 9-year-old record that Real Sociedad broke in the win against Manchester United. Take a look!
1. Real Sociedad Scored Their First Goal Against Manchester United.
Photo: Manchester United VS Real Sociedad || Twitter
Note that Real Sociedad has met Manchester United on four different occasions before the 2022/2023 Europa League game, but the team failed to score a goal. The first meeting against Manchester United was in 2013, which ended in a 1-0 defeat. Hence, the win at Old Trafford means Real Sociedad has scored its first goal against Manchester United. Note that the goalscorer was Brais Mendez, who scored from the penalty spot. 
Photo: Manchester United VS Real Sociedad || Twitter
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