Marouane Fellaini's injury‑time winner gave Manchester United a dramatic 1-0 victory over Young Boys and sent his side into the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League.
With Juventus beating Valencia 1-0 to remain top of Group H, United knew victory would send them through too but an all‑too‑familiar unconvincing home performance had seen them struggle to make the breakthrough.
The goal brought a delirious reaction from United boss Jose Mourinho, who flung a basket full of water bottles to the floor in celebration.
United’s goalkeeper David de Gea also made an incredible save in the second half to keep Young Boys goalless in the game.
Manchester City has also reached the Champions League last 16 as Sergio Aguero rescued a 2-2 draw against Lyon which means topping Group F remains in their own hands.
City remain top of Group F on 10 points ‑ three clear of Lyon ‑ meaning a draw in their final game against Hoffenheim will be enough to progress as group winners.
Real Madrid also cemented their position at the top of Group G after a 2-0 victory over Roma.
Viktoria Plzen's 2‑1 victory against CSKA Moscow has confirmed that Real Madrid and Viktoria Plzen would progress to the knockout stage with a game to spare.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich secured its place in the knockout stage of the Champions League with a 5‑1 rout of Benfica.
Arjen Robben and Robert Lewandowski both scored twice ensuring Bayern qualified for the next stage with a game to spare in Group E.
Ajax earlier advanced with a 2‑0 win against AEK Athens. Bayern leads the group with 13 points, two ahead of Ajax, which cannot be overtaken by third‑place Benfica. Ajax hosts Bayern to decide the group winner on December 13th.
[Source: BBC Sports]
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