Manchester United ran out 1-0 winners against Real Sociedad in the Europa League on Thursday - but it still wasn't the result that Erik ten Hag was hoping for.
Due to Real Sociedad holding on to top spot thanks to their superior amount of goals scored, the Red Devils will have to face a team who were demoted from the Champions League over two legs in February to make it into the last 16. Barcelona and Juventus are among the potential opponents, only adding to Ten Hag and co's frustration.
Nevertheless, it was a dream night for Alejandro Garnacho, as he scored his first goal for United, set up by Cristiano Ronaldo. And it's the 18-year-old sensation who's made the most headlines - not all for the right reasons, though.
Here's a round-up of the latest news from Old Trafford.
Red Devils fall short
Manchester United travelled to San Sebastian knowing that they'd need to beat Real Sociedad by two or more goals in order to confirm their place in the last 16 of the Europa League. Despite an emphatic maiden goal from teenage prodigy Alejandro Garnacho, the Red Devils failed to build on a solid first half.
United scrambled for another goal while David De Gea and their defence made sure to shut Real Sociedad out at the other end. A silver lining to the result is that Erik ten Hag's focus for the January transfer window should now be obvious, as the Red Devils boss was forced to send Harry Maguire up front late on due to a lack of goals.
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Fernandes reveals Garnacho's attitude issues
Although it was a dream night for Alejandro Garnacho on the pitch, teammate Bruno Fernandes brought him back down to Earth post-match with a telling revelation about his attitude problems in pre-season. Speaking to BT Sport following United's victory in northern Spain, Fernandes explained: "He was good, but he knows that we expect a lot from him.
"Obviously he's still really young, he's doing really well. He was not at his best at the beginning of the season. On the tour he didn't have the best attitude that he should have had, and that's why he didn't get his chances until now. He's getting his chances because he's training better, having a different attitude and deserving his chances."
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Ten Hag sends clear transfer message
Erik ten Hag needs forward reinforcements in January. That's the obvious message from the Dutchman, who bemoaned his lack of attacking options against Real Sociedad. "We need options because we have problems there," Ten Hag admitted. "Antony, Anthony Martial and Jadon Sancho are all not available. It is a team and we are happy with our performances, Garnacho was a threat and was reliable defending. If he can continue that, I will be happy."
He added: "We needed to bring extra offensive players in, but we were a little too erratic. We did not put our foot on the ball as much any more, there were fewer balls in the box. We had to take risks and that is what we did – but also keep a clean sheet."
