BERLIN: RB Leipzig have qualified for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 after edging Manchester United 3-2 in the final match of Group H, courtesy goals from Angelino, Amadou Haidara and Justin Kluivert.
Leipzig knew that only a victory in Tuesday’s would see them safely through, and the hosts made a fairy-tale start as Marcel Sabitzer’s cross allowed Angelino to beat United goalkeeper David de Gea with only two minutes played, reports Xinhua news agency.
Julian Nagelsmann’s men were ice-cold in front of goal and doubled their advantage 11 minutes later when Haidara volleyed home Angelino’s build-up work to astound the visitors from Old Trafford.
United weren’t able to respond for the remainder of the first half, while the hosts thought they had killed the game at the half-hour mark but Willi Orban’s goal was ruled offside.
After the restart, Leipzig focused on defense as United came out with all guns blazing without posing a lot of danger in front of goal.
The visitors resorted to shots from distance, but only Bruno Fernandes came close after rattling the woodwork following a free-kick in the 68th minute. Leipzig take the lead in Group H with 12 points followed by Paris Saint-Germain (9 points).