SEASON 2024/25
The tie was nicely poised at 1-1 from the first leg and with each side being awarded a penalty in the opening 15 (both converted) it was still in the balance going into the second half. I'm sure the club from the Basque Country will point to the referee as the one who tipped the tie in United's favour by first awarding a debatable penalty and then reducing them to ten men following a last man challenge. Anyway the second half became the Bruno Fernandes show, as he converted his second penalty and then completed his hattrick with a well taken third.
The Bruno Show:
Match report: LINK
Personal note:
- 20th time I've seen United in UEFA competition including 5 against Spanish opposition
- First time seeing Real Sociedad in Europe since 1982 when they were champions of Spain and played Celtic.
- Overall 3rd time seeing Real Sociedad including a friendly at New St Mirren Park
I meet some Real Sociedad fans on the Metro to and from the game, they were all very friendly and a credit to themselves and their club.
