Manchester United v Young Boys permutations: What do Jose Mourinho's side need to qualify in Champions League?

United sit second in Group H with seven points, two ahead of third-placed Valencia

Manchester United welcome Young Boys to Old Trafford on Tuesday night in Group H’s penultimate round of fixtures and Jose Mourinho’s side have their Champions League fate in their own hands.

The victory over Juventus in Turin last time out leaves United second in the group with seven points, two behind the Serie A side.

Valencia are in third with five points. Young Boys cannot qualify but may still earn a Europa League place. United’s final group stage match will be away to Valencia on 12 December.

Mourinho’s side must beat Young Boys and hope Juventus defeat Valencia in order to qualify for the knock-out stages on Tuesday night, otherwise their fate will be decided at the Mestalla next month.

Group H

Pre-Champions League Matchday 5

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Juventus	4	3	0	1	5	9
2	Manchester United	4	2	1	1	3	7
3	Valencia	4	1	2	1	0	5
4	Young Boys	4	0	1	3	-8	1

Permutations

If Manchester United win...

... and Valencia beat Juventus: United must avoid defeat against Valencia at the Mestalla to qualify.

... and Valencia fail to beat Juventus: United will qualify for the round of 16.

If Manchester United draw...

... and Valencia beat Juventus: United and Valencia will be level on eight points, with qualification decided at the Mestalla.

... and Valencia fail to beat Juventus: United must avoid defeat against Valencia at the Mestalla to qualify.

If Manchester United lose...

... and Valencia beat Juventus: United must win at the Mestalla to qualify.

... and Valencia fail to beat Juventus: United must avoid defeat at the Mestalla to qualify.