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Europa League: Build-up to Real Sociedad v Man Utd

Thomas: Important game for Man United tonight. A big win would see them top the group, saving the players from two extra games. Could be crucial as we go towards the latter stages of the season.

  • No side wants to have to face the lottery of a play off, particularly with the calibre of the teams they could be drawn against.

    Eight teams have dropped from the Champions League and into the Europa League play-offs. They are:

    • Ajax
    • Barcelona
    • Bayer Leverkusen
    • Juventus
    • RB Salzburg
    • Sevilla
    • Shakhtar Donetsk
    • Sporting Lisbon
  • Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag speaking to BT Sport: "He [Marcus Rashford] is so important for us with his goal threat and runs in behind.