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– Man United, PSG and RB Leipzig are all locked with nine points in Group H of the Champions League
– The Red Devils lost 3-1 at home to PSG leaving them with a mountainous task to qualify for the knockout round
– A win or draw against Leipzig in their last fixture will be enough to earn United a ticket to the last 16
– However, should they lose to the Bundesliga side and PSG win or draw against Basaksehir, they will be relegated to Europa League
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Man United will now be relying on a number of Group H permutations to book a place in the knockout round of the Champions League following their huge 3-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at Old Trafford.
United lost 3-1 at home to PSG on Wednesday night, leaving them with a mountainous task to qualify for the knockout round. Photo by Martin Rickett.
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United, who topped the pool ahead of the Wednesday night, December 2, clash were in search of just a point against PSG to confirm their place in the round of 16 of the European competition.
However, a second half collapse in the second half of the fixture saw the Red Devils suffer a 3-1 loss, with Neymar emerging match hero with a brace.
With the three sides now locked on nine points, only two can progress to the last 16 ahead of the last round of the fixtures.
PSG already have a better head-to-head record against both United and Leipzig – meaning they will be through with a home victory over Istanbul Basaksehir next week.
As such, the Red Devils and Leipzig will be left to battle it out for the only remaining place.
Man United hammered Leipzig 5-0 in their reverse tie played at Old Trafford – meaning a draw at Germany would be enough to earn them a place in the next round.
But should they lose to Leipzig and PSG win or draw against Basaksehir, the Old Trafford dwellers will be relegated to Europa League.
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Neymar scored a sensational brace to inspire Paris Saint-Germain to a stunning 3-1 win over Man United in a thrilling Champions League clash played at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, December 2.
PSG came into the match knowing too well only victory can assure them a place in the next round of the tournament following false start to the campaign.
United, on the other hand, were out in search of just a point from the fixture to confirm their place in the knockout stage.
The match eventually finished 3-1, with PSG going top of Group H with 9 points, on level with United.
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