Villarreal v Man United LIVE commentary: Reaction as Michael Carrick seals Champions League qualification after Cristiano Ronaldo opener and Jadon Sancho scores first goal – Declan Rice ‘buzzing’ for England pal

Michael Carrick’s first match in charge of Manchester United was one he’ll always remember as the Red Devils’ 2-0 win at Villarreal sealed their place in the last-16 of the Champions League.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s composed lob and Jadon Sancho’s first ever goal for the Red Devils secured the victory.

• De Gea made a hat-trick of top class saves, denying Moi Gomez and Manu Trigueros in the first half.
• The pick of the saves came after the break as De Gea got down brilliantly to deny Trigueros again – and this gave the away side the platform needed to get the three points.
• Man United took the lead on 78 minutes when Ronaldo lobbed Geronimo Rulli after some slack play at the back from Villarreal.
• And the victory was sealed in stoppage-time when Sancho rounded off a slick counter-attack with an emphatic finish in-off the bar to open his goalscoring account for the club.

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