The UEFA Europa League is an annual football club competition organized by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is considered the second-tier competition of European club football, ranking below the UEFA Champions League. The Round of 16 is a stage in the tournament where teams compete in a two-legged tie to advance to the quarter-finals. - Manchester United and Real Sociedad played to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Europa League Round of 16 tie. - Joshua Zirkzee scored the opening goal for Manchester United, giving them an early lead in the match. - Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty for Real Sociedad, leveling the score and securing a draw for his team. - The draw leaves the tie evenly poised heading into the second leg at Old Trafford. - Manchester United's chances for silverware this season depend on winning the Europa League.