Watch: David Silva stunner helps Real Sociedad retain lead over Manchester United

Originally posted on Football Espana | By Ruairidh Barlow | Last updated 10/6/22

Real Sociedad maintained their 100% start to the Europa League with a 2-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova on Thursday evening.

They did not have it all their own way against a stout Sheriff side in the first half, limiting their chances. However Imanol Alguacil clearly managed to inspire some tempo into their play in the second half as they took control of the match.

Alguacil was rewarded when Alexander Sorloth got in down the right side and pulled the ball back for David Silva . The former Manchester City midfielder finished emphatically, scoring his first goal in Europe since 2018.

David Silva gives Real Sociedad the lead over Sheriff Tiraspol #UEL pic.twitter.com/hyJ8CE9X5C

— DAZN Canada (@DAZN_CA) October 6, 2022

David Silva's first European goal since 2018 is a GOLAZO.

Magic from the 36 year old. pic.twitter.com/RQMqalUyKd

— CBS Sports Golazo (@CBSSportsGolazo) October 6, 2022

David Silva couldn’t have hit that any sweeter #UEL pic.twitter.com/bUncsqmkaR

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 6, 2022

Less than ten minutes later, Moussa Kyambou was sent off for a second yellow after a sliding challenge on youngster Alex Sola, who had got past him on the right. From the resulting free-kick, Aritz Elustondo flicked the ball into the corner.

From that point on, it was a comfortable affair for La Real. It maintains their three point lead over Manchester United, who beat Omonia Nicosia 3-2 in Cyprus.

This article first appeared on Football Espana and was syndicated with permission.

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