Kolkata : Premier League leader Arsenal strat their Europa League Group Stage campaign with a 2-1 win against FC Zurich at Zurich on Thursday. While Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United start their campaign with a home defeat against La Liga side Real Sociedad at Old Trafford.
On Thursday, since 2002 in his Sporting Lisbon days, Cristiano Ronaldo debut for Manchester United in Eruopa League. In the first half from Dalot’s cross Ronaldo’s header is disallowed for offside and despite a good show from the home team, the first half remains goalless. The second half starts good for the Manchester United, they create their chances on Real Sociedad’s half. Casemiro’s shot and Ronaldo’s header have been deny by the goal keeper of Real Sociedad. But in 59th minute Real Sociedad rewards a controversial penalty and Brais Mendez of Sociedad converts it into a goal and secure a three point for his team at Old Trafford.
In other europa league group stage match, Arsenal wins it 2-1 against FC Zurich at Zurich. Gunners new signing Marquinhos nets in the first goal for his team. In 44th minute FC Zurich equalize the score from the penalty spot. But on 62nd minute, Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal confirm a three point after scoring the second goal for Arsenal.
In the other group stage’s games, Lazio beats Feyernoord 4-2, while AS Roma also starts their campaign with a loss to Ludogorets.
