The Europa League has suddenly taken on enormous importance for Manchester United, on and off the pitch.
Ruben Amorim takes his struggling side to San Sebastián tonight to face Real Sociedad in the first leg of their round of 16 tie.
It is a tough assignment but a win would take them a step closer to achieving their objective of landing some silverware and qualifying for next season’s Champions League.
That would also delight part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and perhaps stave off some deeply unpopular off-field cuts.
