The third wave of Covid-19 that is experienced in the Old Continent has forced us to take actions that have an impact on football and one of them is the change of venue that the meeting between Real society Y Manchester United, corresponding to the first leg of the round of 16 of the Europa League.
Given the strain that has originated in the United Kingdom, the government of Spain has a ban on the arrival of flights from British lands, so the match that is scheduled for next Thursday, February 18 in San Sebastián, must now be played at the Allianz Turin City Stadium.
The Spanish team had reached an agreement with the Red Devils this Monday before UEFA, which was waiting for the approval of the Italian government, something that they have already received, thus confirming the change of headquarters.
The officialization of the reprogramming was made by the Spanish through a statement. Real Sociedad regrets the inconveniences that this situation can generate in the sectors affected by this change of scenery and, in turn, wishes to thank Juventus FC for the facilities offered to host the match.
It should be remembered that a similar situation is experienced in the Champions League as Liverpool will not be able to travel to their match against Red Bull Leipzig in Germany for what will be held in the city of Budapest.