Ruben Amorim faces mounting pressure at Manchester United after their Europa League final loss to Tottenham capped the club’s worst Premier League season. Criticism over his tactics, player choices, and refusal to adapt has intensified, leaving United confronting a challenging rebuild and a season without European competition.
Manchester United cruised into the Europa League quarter-finals with a commanding 4-1 win over Real Sociedad, led by a hat-trick from Bruno Fernandes. After falling behind early, United bounced back with two penalties and a precise finish from Fernandes. Diogo Dalot added another, securing a 5-2 aggregate victory and setting up a showdown with Lyon.
As Manchester United struggles in the Premier League, their Europa League match against Real Sociedad becomes crucial. Injuries force United to play inexperienced players, while Sociedad seeks to bounce back from recent losses. The match outcome will heavily influence United's future plans.
The Europa League round of 16 draw presents intriguing matchups as Manchester United faces Real Sociedad, Tottenham takes on AZ Alkmaar, and Rangers meet Fenerbahce. These games are scheduled for March, with the winners progressing to the quarter-finals. Both Manchester United and Tottenham see the Europa League as a key opportunity, despite facing domestic challenges.
