The party of the Europa League that Real society must play at home against him Manchester United the next day 18 will be played in a neutral venue, far from Anoeta outside the Spanish state, except for an unexpected turn in events. The central government maintains the restrictions Regarding the reception of travelers from Great Britain, a circumstance that would affect the Red Devils expedition. It is a measure designed to neutralize the entry of the British strain of coronavirus, and for which it does not seem that exceptions will occur with professional athletes involved.
Right now, the Rashfords, Maguire, Martial and company are being denied entry to the Spanish State. The situation could still be reviewed at the beginning of next week. But it does not look like this is going to happen, so Real, in accordance with UEFA, has set to work to look for alternatives.
As this newspaper has learned, the options in which the txuri-urdin club works are advanced, waiting for the red light to be confirmed on the arrival of Manchester United.
When this happens, the entity will communicate in which stadium the first leg of the round of 16 of the Europa League. The setbacks that the change would cause would be more logistical than anything else, since the blue and white fans were not going to be able to enjoy such an attractive meeting in situ in any case.
The second leg in Old Trafford It is scheduled for a week later, on the 25th. The Spanish State does allow all people residing here to return from British lands, which would make it easier for the Royal, complying with all its own and UEFA protocols in Manchester, to travel to dispute said return match. Over the next few days all the official announcements will follow each other.