NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Manchester United was paired with Spanish league leader Real Sociedad in the round of 32 of the Europa League on Monday.
United will play away first against Sociedad, which has been inspired this season by former Manchester City playmaker David Silva’s homecoming to Spain.
In Monday’s draw, Arsenal got a tough pairing with Benfica, which also went unbeaten through the Europa League group stage.
Arsenal, struggling at 15th place in the English Premier League, was the only team to win six group-stage games while Benfica finished runner-up to Rangers.
Seven-time European champion AC Milan was paired with 1991 European Cup winner Red Star Belgrade.