Tuesday, November 21, 2017

UEFA Champions League, Group H: Blancos Join Spurs In Knockout Stage

Two games were contested on Tuesday in Group H of the UEFA Champions League.

At Nicosia, Cyprus:
Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
Karim Benzema (39', 45'+1) and Critiano Ronaldo (49', 54'; that's him scoring his second goal here) each scored twice as Real Madrid destroyed APOEL FC 6-0 on the road to lock up a Champions League knockout-stage berth.

Photo from UEFA website

At Dortmund, Germany:

Son Heung-min (that's him, on the right, celebrating with teammate Harry Kane) scored the winning goal in the 78th minute as Tottenham Hotspur defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 on the road to clinch top spot in Group H.

Photo from ESPN FC website

Group H Standings:

1. y-Tottenham Hotspur (GP: 5: GD: +8; PTS: 13)
2. x-Real Madrid (GP: 5; GD: +9; PTS: 10)
3. z-Borussia Dortmund (GP: 5; GD: -5; PTS: 2)
4. z-APOEL FC (GP: 5; GD: -12; PTS: 2)

y-Won Group H and clinched berth in Champions League knockout stage

x-Clinched berth in Champions League knockout stage

z-Eliminated from Champions League but still alive for Europa League knockout-stage berth

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