Manchester United player ratings: Axel Tuanzebe denied but Reds ease through against Real Sociedad

Manchester United's Congo-born English defender Axel Tuanzebe (4L) heads the ball into the net as Manchester United's Swedish defender Victor Lindelof (R top) clatters into Real Sociedad's Spanish forward Jon Bautista commiting a foul that rules out the goal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32, 2nd leg football match between Manchester United and Real Sociedad at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on February 25, 2021. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Dean Henderson

Virtually had nothing to do despite a penalty miss and hasn’t conceded in either leg. Will likely have to settle for his next appearance in the round-of-16. 6

Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Solid defensively and half-time substitution afforded Williams minutes and a rest ahead of Chelsea. 5

Victor Lindelof

Made a vital interception to deny Real Sociedad opener and good alongside Bailly. His flying knee denied Tuanzebe his first goal. 6

Eric Bailly

Great floated through pass to Fernandes and his pace at the back is always useful. 6

Alex Telles

He will become a regular if United continue to progress in Europe. Not troubled in defence but couldn’t make a key offensive impact. 5

Nemanja Matic

Kept possession well at times without delivering defence-splitting pass. Denied opponents from any transition in attack. 6

Fred

Vocal and received a yellow card. Substituted at the break to avoid suspension risk and likely to start against Chelsea. 5

Bruno Fernandes

Started as captain and created some dangerous moments and almost scored brilliantly. His half-time departure will have relieved some fans ahead of Chelsea. 6

Daniel James

United’s hardest working attacker but conceded penalty and forced off injured. 5

Mason Greenwood

Busy defensively but didn’t carry much attacking threat in first-half. Threatened after and his goal will come. 5

Anthony Martial

United’s most likely man in the first-half and movement improved with encouragement from his manager. Much better from the Frenchman. 7

Substitutes

Marcus Rashford

Took captain’s armband upon arrival, five years to the day since his debut. Couldn’t spark a moment of quality that the game lacked. 5

Brandon Williams

Lack of start will frustrate the youngster with Wan-Bissaka indispensable at right-back. Fortunate not to be red carded. 5

Axel Tuanzebe

Did well in defensive midfield and so unlucky to be denied first goal. 7

Amad

Brought on with half an hour but could have been given a full game. Quiet but much more to come from the Ivorian. 6

Shola Shoretire

Becomes youngest United player to feature in a European game. 6

READ MORE: (Video) Axel Tuanzebe denied first Man Utd goal after Victor Lindelof foul in build-up

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