Wednesday, October 22, 2014

UEFA Champions League, Group B: Galacticos Leave Liverpool Red-Faced At Anfield; Late Goal Carries Ludogorets Past Basel

Two games were played on Wednesday as Group B action in the UEFA Champions League reached the midway point.

At Sofia, Bulgaria:
Ludogorets late show downs ten-man Basel
Yordan Minev scored the only goal of the match in the opening minute of second-half stoppage time as Ludogorets Razgrad defeated visiting FC Basel 1-0.  That's him celebrating after scoring his game winner.

At Liverpool, England:
Ronaldo, Benzema silence Anfield in Madrid stroll
Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo (23') and Karim Benzema (30', 41', that's him celebrating with teammates after his second score) enabled Real Madrid to dominated Liverpool 3-0 on the road.

AFP/Getty Images photos

GROUP B STANDINGS:

1. Real Madrid (GP: 3; GD: +8; PTS: 9)
2. PFC Ludogorets Razgrad (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
3. Liverpool (GP: 3;GD: -3; PTS: 3)
4. FC Basel (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 3)

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