Panathinaikos 0 Manchester United 1
Manchester United booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League when a Diego Forlan goal sealed an undeserving win over Panathinaikos in Group E tonight.
The Uruguayan struck with a low shot in the 85th minute of a low-key match in which defences dominated throughout.
Both sides opted for a lone striker but neither could produce the quality in the final third of the field with the majority of action taking place in a packed midfield.
Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo provided most of the entertainment with a series of fleet-footed runs that tormented German full back Markus Munch.
Stuttgart advanced to the knockout phase and eliminated Rangers with a 1-0 victory over the Scottish champions in the other Group E match tonight.
Central defender Timo Wenzel volleyed home from 10 metres after a free kick was poorly cleared by the visitors' defence to ensure victory for the Bundesliga leaders.
United play Stuttgart in their last group match next month, with the winners set to claim top spot in the table.