Manchester United has moved closer to a place in the Champions League knockout phase with a narrow 1-0 win over Spanish side Real Sociedad during their Group A clash at Old Trafford on Thursday.
The victory left United a point above the German side Bayer Leverkusen, who won against Shakhtar Donetsk, at the top of their group ahead of their return fixture against La Real on November 5.
According to Sport24, the decisive goal in the first ever meeting between the teams came within moments of kick-off with United player Inigo Martinez scoring an own goal after his teammate Wayne Rooney had struck the post.
With Robin van Persie carrying minor toe and groin injuries, Javier Hernandez was handed a start up front for United, while La Real recalled captain Xabi Prieto following a spell out with hamstring trouble, the report added.
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