Manchester United are scheduled to take on Real Sociedad in their first Europa League game of the season at Old Trafford today (September 8). Ahead of the highly-anticipated clash, the Spanish club’s manager Imanol Alguacil has taken a cheeky dig at the Red Devils’ big-club status.
It goes without saying that Manchester United are considered one of the biggest clubs, not only in England but all over the world. Real Sociedad, on the other hand, aren’t anywhere close to the Premier League giants in terms of global support even though they are among the fastest-growing clubs in Spain.
Manchester United enjoying a brilliant run of results
The Red Devils have turned the corner since their embarrassing 4-0 defeat to Brentford last month. United have won all their last four games in the Premier League, including statement victories against the likes of Liverpool, Leicester City and Arsenal.
As it stands, the Red Devils occupy the sixth position in the table, with 12 points from six games so far. It remains to be seen if they can get their Europa League campaign off to a brilliant start by beating Real Sociedad today.