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Leipzig send Manchester United to Europa League

Angelino

Leipzig's Spanish defender Angelino (right) celebrates his goal with team mates during their Uefa Champions League Group H match against Manchester United in Leipzig, eastern Germany, on December 8, 2020.

Photo credit: Annegret Hilse | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Leipzig were 3-0 up mid-way through the second half thanks to goals by Manchester City loanee Angelino, Amadou Haidara and Justin Kluivert at the Red Bull Arena.
  • United pulled back goals in the final ten minutes as Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty and replacement Paul Pogba scored with a deflected header, but Leipzig held on. 

Leipzig, Germany

Manchester United crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday with a 3-2 at RB Leipzig who resisted a late fightback to reach the last 16.