How to watch Real Sociedad v Manchester United in UEFA Europa League last 16 first leg on TNT Sports and discovery+

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Manchester United will continue their quest to secure UEFA Champions League football for next season when they travel to face Real Sociedad in the UEFA Europa League last 16 on Thursday, March 6. Ruben Amorim's side may be out of the FA Cup, but are unbeaten in Europe this season and have won their last five matches. Here is all you need to know to watch the contest on TNT Sports and discovery+.

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Manchester United resume their UEFA Europa League campaign away at Real Sociedad in the last 16 on Thursday, March 6.

Ruben Amorim's side travel to the Basque region on the back of exiting the FA Cup, losing 4-3 on penalties to Fulham on Sunday.

But if United were to win the Europa League, Amorim would secure UEFA Champions League football for his new club next season.

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Their first hurdle comes in the form of La Liga outfit Real Sociedad, who defeated Danish champions Midtjylland 7-3 on aggregate in the knockout play-offs.

La Real currently occupy ninth position in the Spanish top flight and slipped to a 4-0 defeat to league leaders Barcelona on Sunday without registering a single shot.

In Europe, their form in the league phase was mixed, winning four out of eight games, but losing to Lazio, Viktoria Plzen and Anderlecht to finish in 13th.

When is Real Sociedad v Manchester United?

Real Sociedad host Manchester United at the Reale Arena on Thursday, March 6.

Kick-off is at 17:45 UK time on TNT Sports 1, with live coverage beginning at 17:00.

How to watch Real Sociedad v Manchester United?

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Real Sociedad host Man United at the Reale Arena on Thursday, March 6.

Kick-off is at 17:45 UK time on TNT Sports 1, with live coverage beginning at 17:00.

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How do I watch UEFA Europa League live streams on TNT Sports? What is discovery+?

The streaming home for TNT Sports in the UK is discovery+, where fans can enjoy a subscription that includes TNT Sports and entertainment in one destination.

You can also watch TNT Sports through BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.

How many UEFA Europa League games are on TNT Sports?

TNT Sports will show over 500 matches from the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League across the 2024/25 season.