Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho sends Manchester United into last 16

Manchester United booked their place in the Champions League last 16 as Cristiano Ronaldo scored in a 2-0 triumph at Villarreal on Tuesday, while holders Chelsea likewise arrived at the knockout stage by pounding Juventus.

Three-time European champions United went into their first game since terminating Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the end of the week requiring a success to affirm a top-two completion in Group F.

In any case, they were under gigantic tension as rout would have avoided their destiny with regards to their own hands.

David de Gea made two significant saves and United, with Michael Carrick in overseer charge, exploited through Ronaldo’s 78th-minute goal.

Jadon Sancho, so frequently a fringe figure since his large cash move from Borussia Dortmund in the nearby season, covered a fine individual presentation with his first goal for the club late on.

“It’s not an important result for me personally. It’s an important one for the players and the club,” said Carrick.

Ronaldo’s goal was the 799th of his profession, his 140th in the Champions League and his 6th in the opposition this season.