Lineups confirmed as Garnacho starts

Manchester United face another tough test in Spain in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie.

Patrick Dorgu is available after suspension as Ruben Amorim looks to keep his side’s hopes of success this season alive.

United won the Europa League under Jose Mourinho in 2017 while Sociedad have only scored once against United in six previous meetings.

Manchester United team news

Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte are both injured an miss out while Alejandro Garnacho comes into the United attack.

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United lost their last game in Spain to Sevilla in the the quarter-finals two years ago but hope to get a result to take back to Old Trafford with this XI.

Man Utd XI: Andrew, Leny Yoro, Ligt Matthijs, Berns, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Dalot, Rasmus Højlund, Joshua Zirkzee

Real Sociedad team news

Mikel Oyarzabal, who scored the winner for Spain against England in last year’s Euros final, is the main man in attack for the hosts.

Defender Nayef Aguerd is on loan from West Ham while Martin Zubimendi – often linked with a move to the Premier League – is out with an injury.

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Real Sociedad XI: Álex Remiria, Igor Zubeldia, Nayef Aguerd, Aritz Elustondo, Brais Méndez, Beñat Sucic, Ander Barrenetxea, Mikel Oyarzabal, Takefusa Cube