Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag was left frustrated after their 1-0 Europa League win at Real Sociedad.

United finished as runners-up on goal difference, meaning they will face a daunting play-off to reach the knockout stage proper. Ten Hag cut a frustrated figure as he spoke shortly after the full-time whistle, clearly feeling his side had ultimately been made to pay for poor officiating earlier in the group stage.

"You do not always get what you deserve," Ten Hag told BT Sport. "In the first game, there was a penalty that we didn't think was a penalty, but today we won. There are some positives, [Alejandro] Garnacho, Donny [Van de Beek] back in the team. We scored a good goal but unfortunately we didn't get the two we needed."

Garnacho scored a fine goal in the first half to give United the ideal start in pursuit of the victory by a margin of two goals which they needed to top the group. The 18-year-old forward was only making his second start for the club but did not look out of place on the big stage.

"I am really happy with his performance," Ten Hag said of Garnacho. "He was a threat, he scored a goal and did well defensively. It was a great finish, a great attack and really enjoyable."