Real Sociedad vs Man Utd: 5 Key Tactical Battles That Could Decide The Game

2. Carlos Vela vs Patrice Evra

Ex-Arsenal forward Vela has really showed us what he can do at Sociedad. The Mexican has averaged a goal every three games from a wide berth and regularly chips in with assists too. Vela may swap sides with Antoine Griezmann, but the Basques favour the en vogue cutting inside tactic. So it's a duel with Patrice Evra €“ on his way out of United before too long according to all the tabloids €“ that Vela is readying himself for. The French left back must use all his experience to keep his opponent quiet. You can't help but wonder whether all the speculation surrounding Evra and his seemingly imminent replacement Leighton Baines is affecting the Red Devils number three. We've seen both sides of Evra in situations like this. Who can forget the France national team's revolt against unorthodox coach Raymond Domenech at the 2010 World Cup. Evra was then Les Bleus captain. Whether he wants to return to Monaco and finish his career there remains to be seen. Evra has been a good servant for United and his trophy cabinet doesn't contain Premier League and Champions League winners medals by accident. Vela will have his work cut out for him.