Tuesday, December 05, 2017

UEFA Champions League, Group B: Bayern Top PSG At Home; Despite Home Loss, Bhoys Go To Europa League

Action from Group B in the UEFA Champions League came to a close on Tuesday with two games.

At Munich, Germany:

Corentin Tolisso scored twice (37', 69') as Bayern Munich, in a battle of clubs who already advanced to the knockout stage, defeated visiting Paris Saint-Germain 3-1.  Here's PSG's Marquinhos (left) and Bayern's Mats Hummels challenging for the ball.

Associated Press photo by Matthias Schrader



At Glasgow, Scotland:

Jozo Simunovic's own goal in the 62nd minute lifted RSC Anderlecht to a 1-0 road win over Celtic in the Champions League finale for both clubs, even though the Bhoys will be playing in the Europa League's knockout stage.  Anderlecht's Leander Dendocker and Pieter Gerkens, pictured here, celebrate the Scottish club's own goal.

Photo from London Mirror website by Ian MacNicol

Final Group B Standings:

1. Paris Saint-Germain (GP: 6; GD: +21; PTS: 15)
2. Bayern Munich (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 15)
3. Celtic FC (GP: 6; GD: -13; PTS: 3)
4. RSC Anderlecht (GP: 6; GD: -15; PTS: 3)

Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage while Celtic qualified for the Europa League's Round of 32.

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