Manchester United were handed a tricky Europa League last 16 tie against Real Sociedad while Tottenham Hotspur will play Dutch side AZ Alkmaar after the draw was held on Friday, but both managers are more concerned about their Premier League form.

Manchester United was paired with Real Sociedad in the Europa League round of 16. It will be teams' third meeting in the competition within five seasons.

Manchester United ’s reward for automatic qualification is a showdown with Real Sociedad in the last 16 of the Europa League. United, who lifted the trophy in 2017, last met Sociedad in the same competition in 2022-23 when both matches ended 1-0 to the away side.

The Europa League Round of 16 stage draw has shown Manchester United and Tottenham what is to come in the competition.

Manchester United were drawn Friday to play Real Sociedad of Spain in the last 16 of this season's Europa League, while Rangers will take on Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce, and Tottenham Hotspur face AZ Alkmaar.

The draw for the remainder of the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League has been made, with Manchester United, Tottenham and final hosts Athletic Club learning what awaits them in the last 16.

Paulo Dybala struck twice in four minutes as Roma beat Porto 3-2 to reach the Europa League round of 16 on Thursday. Dybala returned from a knee injury sustained in the first-leg 1-1 draw a week ago in Portugal,

Rangers face a two-legged tie against Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce next month, with all three British teams at home in the second leg. United or Real Sociedad will play FCSB or Lyon in the final eight. Ruben Amorim has a 100% record with his new side in the competition, overseeing four wins from four in the league stage.

Manchester United will face Real Sociedad in the Europa League round of 16. The Red Devils are favourites to win the competition despite a dreadful league campaign.