Manchester United ran riot in Turin as they smashed four goals past LaLiga Santander side Real Sociedad in their UEFA Europa League round of 32 tie. The Red Devils take a 4-0 advantage thanks to Bruno Fernandes (2), Marcus Rashford, and Dan James, into the second leg which is scheduled to be played a week from today at Old Trafford.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was forced to name a slightly different line-up due to his side's injury concerns, with the likes of Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek, and Edinson Cavani unavailable. The Norwegian opted for a youthful bench with both Shola Shoretire and new signing Amad Diallo on the sidelines.La Real's side has a few familiar faces in their line-up as well, with former Manchester City icon David Silva, Arsenal full-back Nacho Monreal, and United academy graduate Adnan Januzaj all in the Real Sociedad XI.📋 Here's how we'll line up for tonight's #UEL clash in Turin! 🚨#MUFC— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 18, 2021The first 45 minutes were quite lively and saw plenty of chances on both ends of the pitch, with Manchester United having the better opportunities than their Spanish opponents. Marcus Rashford spurned a glorious opportunity after being sent through on goal by some good work from Alex Telles and the Bruno Fernandes. Alexander Isak was also through on goal on a couple of occasions, with Harry Maguire intervening with an excellent tackle on one occasion.Scott McTominay, who also had an impressive first half, had another superb opportunity as he got on the end of a brilliant ball by creator-in-chief Bruno Fernandes but was excellently thwarted by Alex Remiro. After being denied a couple of potential assists to his name, it was the prolific Portuguese who ultimately made the difference in the half as he capitalised on some confusion in La Real's penalty area to score the goal.Excellent Birthday Viewing 🙏 https://t.co/wTolAlenkC— Gary Neville (@GNev2) February 18, 2021Fernandes latched onto a piercing pass from Rashford and, while three of Real Sociedad's players came to collect the ball, Robin le Normand ran into his own onrushing keeper Remiro, allowing the midfielder to tuck the ball into an open net.The second 45 minutes got off to a relatively slower start than the first half. The hosts began kicked off after the restart with more purpose and looked to keep the ball, attempting to take the game to the former Europa League champions. However, much like in the first half, Manchester United gradually grew into the game and scored the goal that essentially settled the first leg.Rashford pierced the heart of La Real's defence with a pass again which was met by Dan James, who set up Fernandes who came running in from behind to lash the ball for his and United's second goal of the game.BIG MOOD 😁#MUFC #UEL pic.twitter.com/XdiyklwifJ— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 18, 2021The 23-year-old English star all but killed the game with a slick finish just seven minutes later after being played in behind by a darting ball from Fred. Rashford made ameds for his shocking first-half miss with a lovely finish past Remiro to triple the Red Devils' advantage.James initially appeared to have quadrupled it with a fourth of the night, but Mason Greenwood — who set up the Welshman — was deemed to be marginally offside. It was of little consequence, however, as the former Swansea winger eventually did manage to get on the scoresheet with a majestic run from the right and a finish through Remiro's legs from a tight angle to make it 4-0.Daniel James has now averaged a goal every 92.5 minutes for Man Utd across all competitions since the November international break.Popping up with a deserved goal. ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/WGwXxsoFFu— Squawka Football (@Squawka) February 18, 2021Real Sociedad (0.42) 0-4 (2.65) Man Utd— The xG Philosophy (@xGPhilosophy) February 18, 2021With four away goals and a trip to Old Trafford in the second leg, it would be hard to imagine Imanol Alguacil's men overturning the lead as they would need to score four goals without a reply to do so. This has also been Real Sociedad's heaviest-ever defeat in European competition, albeit this game had to be played away from the Anoeta due to COVID restrictions.Here are some of the best tweets from the game.7 goals and assists in his last 8 appearances for United. Well done Marcus 👏 pic.twitter.com/QOka1EsqKb— Scott Patterson (@R_o_M) February 18, 2021Mason Greenwood has been excellent again tonight.— ً (@utdrobbo) February 18, 2021CRYING 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/nhG3bobGS6— ًEIIis. (@UtdEIIis) February 18, 2021Martial is really playing with some confidence. His hold up play is incredible right now. Consistently taking on multiple defenders with ease.— ʀʏᴀɴ (@Utd_Ryan_) February 18, 2021we have arrived pic.twitter.com/2aPeI6qZHs— ; (@solskjaerssreds) February 18, 2021Bruno dropping this clinic on David Silva’s head top pic.twitter.com/61KYy8vyMt— 🌊™️ (@RealistGlizzy) February 18, 2021Marcus Rashford’s game by numbers vs. Real Sociedad (69 minutes):80% pass accuracy4 take-ons attempted3 take-ons successful3 shots (3 on target)1 assist 1 goalCaused Real Sociedad problems on the break. ⚡️#UEL pic.twitter.com/T0ePBhF1Ok— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) February 18, 2021bit rude of Sociedad keeping the ball, give it to Amad lads you’ve already lost— ‘ (@vintageredss) February 18, 2021Deano the commander 💪 pic.twitter.com/74MhV2h45K— utdreport (@utdreport) February 18, 2021pic.twitter.com/tyWpjvYTXX— JB (@JB___1996) February 18, 2021Bruno Fernandes’ game by numbers vs. Real Sociedad: 100% dribble success81% pass accuracy3 tackles3 chances created3 shots (3 on target)2 big chances created2 goalsDazzling display. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/WAAs3Aj9dI— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) February 18, 2021#MUFC have destroyed Sociedad tonight. Could have had a lot more than four.— Kris Voakes (@krisvoakes) February 18, 2021The fifth best team in La Liga letting Daniel Owen James look like Arjen Robben. pic.twitter.com/1OyDgzHEKV— Scam Allardyce (@Nigerianscamsss) February 18, 2021Look at the way Manchester United are pressing. 90 minutes on the clock and they’re still pressing like maniacs. This has been an outstanding performance. Brilliant response to a mini-slump.— Anne-Marie Dray (@Anna__Dray) February 18, 2021I don’t know if it’s because we’ve overrated Real Sociedad or if we were just too good but that was way too easy tonight. Scored 4 but it could’ve been 7. A very professional performance for us.— Ryan. 🔴 (@Vintage_Utd) February 18, 20214-0 FC is back!! pic.twitter.com/OWGdEMugAG— ʀʏᴀɴ (@Utd_Ryan_) February 18, 2021Dan has had a tough year. Ole showed trust in him tonight and he repaid him. He was defensively excellent and then got an assist [somewhat] and a goal on top.We need our squad/role players to be on form so fans should be happy about this.— UtdArena (@utdarena) February 18, 2021Clean sheet for Deano. 🙌🔴 pic.twitter.com/yIp9WMWFxV— UTFR 🇾🇪 (@ManUtd_HQ) February 18, 2021Amad Diallo made his first-team debut for Manchester United 🌟 pic.twitter.com/k8lXcodLz7— B/R Football (@brfootball) February 18, 2021Dan James deserved that goal. The style of this game has suited him but he’s taken full advantage.First-half: tackles + interceptions.Second-half: running through for chances.That was a class finish, deliberately through the goalkeepers’ legs.#MUFC— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) February 18, 202152 - Bruno Fernandes has been directly involved in 52 goals in 58 games in all competitions for Manchester United (33 goals, 19 assists), 10 more than any other Premier League player since his debut in February 2020. Catalyst.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) February 18, 2021The way we all thought this was gonna be a massive struggle lmao. They're making Dan James look like 12-13 Gareth Bale— Pøgba Senior (@TheSaItIsHere) February 18, 2021FT:-Massive win & away goals advantage.-Bailly brings so much stability & confidence to our defense.-Henderson w a morale boosting clean sheet.-Bruno Fernandes & Dan James had a great game.-Amad Diallo & Shola needs to start the 2nd leg with the tie won already. #MUFC— Zoba (@Czooba) February 18, 2021