Real Sociedad 1-1 Man Utd: Bruno Fernandes' error proves costly as Mikel Oyarzabal's penalty secures a draw

Real Sociedad 1-1 Man Utd: Bruno Fernandes' error proves costly as Mikel Oyarzabal's penalty secures a draw.

Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Europa League round of 16 clash after Bruno Fernandes conceded a penalty for handball.

Joshua Zirkzee had put United ahead early in the second half, but Mikel Oyarzabal—who famously shattered England's hopes in the Euro final—leveled from the spot with 20 minutes remaining, shifting the momentum.

With their season hinging on Europa League success, United delivered one of their strongest performances under Ruben Amorim. However, they will rue missed opportunities that could have given them an advantage heading into the second leg in Manchester.