September 08, (THEWILL) – Real Sociedad defeated Manchester United 1-0 on Thursday after a flawlessly observed tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, thanks in part to a Brais Mendez penalty.
Before the game began, Old Trafford was silent in memory of Her Majesty, who had passed away earlier in the day at the age of 96. Players from both teams also wore black armbands as a mark of respect.
Despite the fact that the hosts only had three shots on goal the entire game, Cristiano Ronaldo, who was making just his second start of the season, came close on numerous occasions.
Soon after the hour mark, Mendez scored from 12 yards, after substitute Lisandro Martinez handled the ball in the area, to snap the Red Devils’ four-game winning streak.
On Sunday, both teams resume domestic play with La Real travelling to Getafe in La Liga and United playing away at Crystal Palace in the English Premier League.
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