Manchester United know that, regardless of their result against Real Sociedad in their final Europa League group stage match on Thursday night, they will be progressing to the knockout stages of the competition.
The Reds' 3-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol last week ensured that United would not be falling into the Europa Conference League this season, and instead guaranteed themselves a top two finish in Group E. United travel to Spain on Thursday knowing anything less than a two-goal victory margin over their LaLiga opposition will see them finish second in their group thanks to their opponent's superior goal difference.
Ahead of the crucial tie at the Reale Arena, MEN Sport has taken a look at how the Europa League knockout stages work and who Erik ten Hag's side could be playing next.
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