Real Sociedad are hoping to forget their struggles this season and compound Premier League giants Manchester United’s when they meet on Thursday in the Europa League last 16.
The Basque side host Ruben Amorim’s tormented Red Devils in San Sebastian before the second leg at Old Trafford next week.
Real Sociedad suffered a 4-0 thumping at La Liga leaders Barcelona on Sunday, continuing a poor domestic campaign, although they were missing several regular starters and were reduced to 10 men early on.
“It’s in the past now and we have to prepare as best as we can for the game on Thursday,” said coach Imanol Alguacil.
Sitting ninth in La Liga the Europa League represents their best hope of silverware this season, as is also the case for United, who flunked out of the FA Cup on penalties against Fulham on Sunday.
La Real are also in the Copa del Rey semi-finals but a 1-0 home defeat…
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