Manchester United have qualified for the Champions League last 16 after a 2-0 win over Villarreal. United have also guaranteed themselves the top spot of Group F as they have the better head-to-head record between themselves and Villarreal — the only team who could level them on points.
After a lacklustre opening 45 minutes, Villarreal tried to come out in the second-half on a stronger foot. Manu Trigueros almost gave the home side the lead but a superb David de Gea save denied him in the 58th minute.
It took 78 minutes but United finally took the lead after Cristiano Ronaldo lobbed goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli. Fred dispossessed Etienne Capoue in Villarreal’s half to give Ronaldo the perfect opportunity to score.
On the stroke of full-time Jadon Sancho netted his first goal since joining United in the summer. He fired his shot off the underside of the crossbar, which then bounced over the goal line and into the net.
The win has seen United qualify with one game left in their group stages campaign. They will host Young Boys at Old Trafford on December 8.
Villarreal sit third of Group F. They face Atalanta on December 8. The winner of that match will take the final spot in the last 16.
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