United squeeze past La Real at Old Trafford

Iňigo Martínez's second-minute own goal proved the difference, enabling the Premier League side to pull a point clear at the top of Group A.

Manchester United FC put their indifferent domestic form behind them as they moved top of Group A with a comfortable 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad de Fútbol.

Iňigo Martínez's early own goal was the difference between the sides and secured a second UEFA Champions League home victory for a United side who had failed to win their last two Old Trafford outings in the Premier League. The result is United moved a point clear at the Group A summit with seven points, while Real remain bottom without a point.

Bayer Leverkusen score late to beat Real Sociedad

Substitute Jens Hegeler curled home a brilliant injury-time free-kick to snatch a 2-1 victory for Bayer Leverkusen over Real Sociedad in Champions League Group A.

Hegeler struck in the second minute of stoppage time to secure an eighth successive win for Sami Hyypia's men at the BayArena after the visitors had come within seconds of claiming a first point of the Champions League campaign.

Former Arsenal frontman Carlos Vela had earlier fired home from close range after keeper Bernd Leno had saved his 51st-minute penalty, in the process cancelling out Bayer skipper Simon Rolfes' opener in first-half injury time.

MATCH REPORT: FC Barcelona 4-1 Real Sociedad

FC Barcelona hosted a Champion League team, Real Sociedad, at the Camp Nou in what promised to be a tight affair. In reality, however, it was as one-sided a league game can be with Barcelona racing to a three goal lead in the first half thanks to goals from Neymar, Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets. Teams exchanged goals in the second half, with Alberto de la Bella scoring for the visitor, and Marc Bartra replying for Barcelona.

The rotation of starters continued for Barça and Gerardo Martino, who for this game left Cesc Fabregas on the stands while Pedro took a place on the bench. Andres Iniesta returned to the starting lineup while Alexis Sanchez took the place of the hat-trick hero against Rayo Vallecano. In defense Dani Alves also started after he received some much needed rest on Saturday.

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Granero moves to Real Sociedad on loan from QPR

Esteban Granero has returned to Spain to join UEFA Champions League play-off entrants Real Sociedad de Fútbol on a season-long loan from Queens Park Rangers FC.

Esteban Granero has joined UEFA Champions League play-off entrants Real Sociedad de Fútbol on a season-long loan from Queens Park Rangers FC with an option to make the move permanent in June.

Granero, 26, signed for the west London team at the beginning of the 2012/13 campaign, but, despite scoring once in 24 Premier League appearances, was unable to prevent the club's relegation.

Chris Coleman: Gareth Bale mature enough to deal with move to Real Madrid

Wales boss Chris Coleman says Gareth Bale will not change even if he becomes the most expensive footballer in the world.

Real Madrid have offered Tottenham in excess of £80m for his services - a world record - but Coleman says the Wales winger is mature enough to deal with the expectation.

And Coleman, who had a spell in Spain as coach of Real Sociedad, says Bale's main challenge will be to adapt to a new culture.