Wednesday, October 24, 2018

UEFA Champions League Group C: Reds Blast Red Star; PSG And Napoli Draw In Paris

Two games in Group C of the UEFA Champions League were contested on Wednesday.

At Paris:
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Mario Rui (OG-61') and Angel Di Maria (90'+3) each scored once as Paris Saint-Germain gained a 2-2 home draw with Napoli.

Lorenzo Insigne (29') and Dries Mertens (77') each scored a goal for the Light Blues.

Here's PSG defender Thomas Meunier, jumping for the ball as Napoli defender Mario Rui looks on.

Associated Press photo by Thibault Camus

At Liverpool, England:
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Mohamed Salah scored twice (45', PK-51') as Liverpool demolished visiting Red Star Belgrade 4-0.

Here, we see Reds midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri being brought down by Red Star's Mario Marin.

Associated Press photo by Jon Super

Group C Standings:

1. Liverpool (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. Napoli (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
3. Paris Saint-Germain (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 4)
4. Red Star Belgrade (GP: 3; GD: -9; PTS: 1)

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