Manchester United will face Real Sociedad in the first leg of the Europa League last 32 knock-out clash in Turin. The two sides will collide at the home of Serie A champions Juventus, due to travel restrictions in Spain amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The UEFA statement read: "UEFA can confirm that the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 first leg match between Real Sociedad and Manchester United FC will now take place at the Juventus Stadium in Turin. "The date of the match (18 February 2021) and kick-off time (18:55CET) will remain the same. UEFA would like to thank Real Sociedad and Manchester United FC for their close cooperation and assistance in finding a solution to the issue at hand, as well as the Italian Football Federation and Juventus for their support and agreeing to host the match in question."
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09-02-2021 | 20:36 • Football
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CONFIRMED: The new venue for Manchester United's Europa League clash with Real Sociedad
Manchester United will face Real Sociedad in the first leg of the Europa League last 32 knock-out clash in Turin. The two sides will collide at the home of Serie A champions Juventus, due to travel restrictions in Spain amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The UEFA statement read: "UEFA can confirm that the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 first leg match between Real Sociedad and Manchester United FC will now take place at the Juventus Stadium in Turin. "The date of the match (18 February 2021) and kick-off time (18:55CET) will remain the same. UEFA would like to thank Real Sociedad and Manchester United FC for their close cooperation and assistance in finding a solution to the issue at hand, as well as the Italian Football Federation and Juventus for their support and agreeing to host the match in question."
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