Erik ten Hag lamented the nature of Real Sociedad's victory over Manchester United back in early September after his side had to settle for second place in their Europa League group.
The Spanish club won 1-0 at Old Trafford thanks to Brais Mendez's second-half penalty, which was awarded after Lisandro Martinez was judged to have handled the ball. The result on the opening match day meant the Red Devils were always playing catch-up in Group E.
Despite gaining revenge over Sociedad with a 1-0 victory on Thursday evening, United finished as runners-up on goal difference, meaning they will face a daunting play-off to reach the knockout stage proper. Ten Hag cut a frustrated figure as he spoke shortly after the full-time whistle, clearly feeling his side had ultimately been made to pay for poor officiating earlier in the group stage.
