The Royal Society struck at Old Trafford with a historic victory
They are the seventh Spanish team capable of winning in the fief of Manchester United
Real Sociedad got a little bigger this Thursday at Old Trafford and fairly beat Manchester United 0-1 with a penalty goal by Brais Méndez in the second periodto get off to a good start in the group stage of the Europa League.
The Donostiarras are the seventh Spanish team that manages to attack the fiefdom of the ‘red devils’. Behind the Real Madrid, Deportivo de la Coruña, Athletic Club, Sevilla, Barça and Atlético.
Only Real Madrid has been able to emerge victorious from Old Trafford on more than one occasion. It was in the year 2000 first and in 2013 later. La Real now joins the select group.
Cristiano, holder and fiasco
The Portuguese striker was frustrated for the first time against the Basques. Until this duel, his record against Real was impeccable: nine games, nine wins and fifteen goals. But, for the first time, he stumbled.
In the other group match, the Sheriff visited Omonia and thrashed them 0-3 to take first place. Rasheed, Atiemwen and Diop were the scorers for the Moldovan side on the opening day.