Manchester United was paired with Real Sociedad in the Europa League round of 16 on Friday, setting up their third meeting in the competition within five seasons. Real Sociedad will host the first leg on March 6 in Spain,

Manchester United will play Real Sociedad and Tottenham will take on AZ after the draw for the Europa League last 16 was made.

Manchester United will face Real Sociedad in the Europa League last-16 stage as Tottenham face AZ Alkmaar. The Premier League pair are the two favourites to lift the trophy on May 21 in Bilbao and can now map out their routes to the final, where they will meet each other should they both get there.