Manchester United player ratings vs Real Sociedad as Alejandro Garnacho and Lisandro Martinez good

Made two big saves at the end of the first-half to preserve United's lead and handled other attempts with care. 7

Defensively dependable again on his 25th consecutive start for the club and adapted to the formation change well, albeit not as present in attack. 7

Recalled at the expense of Harry Maguire and showed why. Calm with and without the ball and is developing a good understanding with Lisandro Martinez. His substitution was likely enforced. 7

As combative as ever, he was especially dominant in the aerial duels and vigilantly sensed Lindelof's vulnerability to high balls. 8

Almost always supplemented United's counter-attacks with his overlaps and his front-foot defending was key. Not maximised after United went to a back three. 7

Much more defensive-minded tonight and was often at the right place at the right time. A solid performance back in Spain. 7

Prudent in possession without having a major impact and the apparent 3-3-3-1 set-up did not suit him. 6

Caught in No Man's Land and had no chemistry with any of his teammates all night. Had his chance and did not look remotely like taking it. 3

Relocated to the right but did not play like someone who had had his nose put out of joint. Had a vital role in the opening goal and found Alejandro Garnacho with a magnificent pass. 6

Started eagerly and then scored brilliantly for another landmark moment in a remarkable year. Had another chance and quieter after United changed formation. 7

Assisted Garnacho but should have scored with a lob that dropped onto the roof of the net. Frustration got the better of him in the second-half. 5

Wasteful. 5

No impact. 5

Offered no real threat as United chased a goal. 5

Weirdly played up front. 5

The Van de Beek experiment failed but Lindelof performed on his recall and Garnacho scored. Made an unusual tactical change early in the second-half with the arrivals of Rashford and McTominay. 6