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CL: RB Leipzig make round of 16 with win, Manchester United out

Julian Nagelsmanns men were ice-cold in front of goal and doubled their advantage 11 minutes later when Haidara volleyed home Angelinos build-up work to astound the visitors from Old Trafford

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Leipzig's Dutch forward Justin Kluivert (3rd R) celebrates scoring the 3-0 goal with his teammates during the UEFA Champions League Group H football match RB Leipzig v Manchester United in Leipzig, eastern Germany. Pic/AFP

Leipzig's Dutch forward Justin Kluivert (3rd R) celebrates scoring the 3-0 goal with his teammates during the UEFA Champions League Group H football match RB Leipzig v Manchester United in Leipzig, eastern Germany. Pic/AFP

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.

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