The first leg of Manchester United’s Europa League last-32 tie with Real Sociedad has been moved from Spain to Juventus Stadium in Italy.
Manchester United were due to travel to Spain to play Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie on 18th February, 2021. Has been relocated to Italy in order to satisfy the Spanish government’s coronavirus rules.
European football’s governing body have sanctioned a switch of venue to Turin, with the date and kick-off time remaining the same and the second leg of the tie remains at Old Trafford the following week, on February 25.
A statement read: “UEFA would like to thank Real Sociedad and Manchester United 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.”
The first leg of Arsenal’s last-32 match against Benfica has also been moved to Italy, with UK restrictions over people returning from Portugal the cause of the relocation.
