NYON, Switzerland — Manchester United was paired with Real Sociedad in the Europa League round of 16 on Friday, setting up their third meeting in the competition within five seasons.

Manchester United will face Real Sociedad in the Europa League last-16 stage as Tottenham face AZ Alkmaar. The Premier League pair are the two favourites to lift the trophy on May 21 in Bilbao and can now map out their routes to the final, where they will meet each other should they both get there.

Manchester United is set to face Real Sociedad in the Europa League round of 16, marking their third encounter in the competition over the last five seasons. Real Sociedad will host the first match on March 6,