Wednesday, December 11, 2013

UEFA Champions League, Group B: Gala Knock Off Juve In Conclusion Of Suspended Game, Advance To Knockout Stage

At Istanbul, Turkey:



Wesley Sneijder (that's him celebrating) scored the only goal of the match in the 85th minute on Wednesday as Galatasaray defeated visiting Juventus 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League's Group B finale and advanced to the knockout stage.  Eight other games were played on Wednesday as the tournament's group stage came to a conclusion.  This match had been suspended after 31 minutes on Tuesday due to snow.

FINAL GROUP B STANDINGS:

1. Real Madrid (GP: 6; GD: +15; PTS: 16)
2. Galatasaray (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 7)
3. Juventus (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
4. FC Copenhagen (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 4)

Real Madrid and Galatasaray advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage while Juventus qualified for the knockout stage of the Europa League.

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