UEFA Champions League, Group G: Leo The Lion Doubles For Barca; Eagles Jump Bhoys Into Second Place

Two games in Group G of the UEFA Champions League took place on Tuesday.

At Moscow:

Lionel Messi scored twice (26', 39', that's him celebrating) as Barcelona wrapped up top spot in Group G with a 3-0 road win against Spartak Moscow, eliminating the Russian club from European competition.

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At Lisbon, Portugal:

Ola John (shown here celebrating) scored in the seventh minute, while Ezequiel Garay scored the winning goal in the 71st minute as SL Benfica defeated visiting Celtic 2-1.

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GROUP G STANDINGS:

1. xy-FC Barcelona (GP: 5; GD: +6; PTS: 12)
2.       SL Benfica (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
3.       Celtic (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
4.   z-Spartak Moscow (GP: 5; GD: -6; PTS: 3)

xy-Won Group G and clinched berth in Champions League knockout stage

z-Eliminated from European competition