Wednesday, December 16, 2020

CONCACAF Champions League: Quarterfinal Round Set To Conclude On Wednesday

 The quarterfinal round of the CONCACAF Champions League is set to conclude with two games, to be telecast on Fox Sports 2, both a Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Florida.


Game #1:


Atlanta United FC (USA) vs. Club America (Mexico), game two (America up 3-0 on aggregate after game one), 5:00 PM Pacific Time


Game #2:


Los Angeles Football Club (USA) vs. Cruz Azul (Mexico), one-game series, 7:30 PM Pacific Time

Rossoneri To Visit Genoa

 At Genoa, Italy:


Genoa vs. AC Milan, Italian Serie A soccer, Wednesday @ 11:35 AM Pacific Time (ESPN+)

Bayern To Host Wolfsburg

 At Munich:


Bayern Munich vs. VfL Wolfsburg, German Bundesliga soccer, Wednesday @ 11:30 AM Pacific Time (ESPN+)

Monaco To Host Lens

 At Fontvieille, Monaco:


AS Monaco vs. Lens, French Ligue 1 soccer, Tuesday @ 12:00 Noon Pacific Time (beIN Sports 8)

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

CONCACAF Champions League: Olimpia, Tigres Advance To Semifinals

 After a nine-month break, the quarterfinal round of the CONCACAF Champions League resumed on Tuesday with two games, both at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Florida.


Game #1:


Despite dropping a 1-0 game-two "home" decision to the Montreal Impact, Honduras' CD Olimpia, with the aggregate score at 2-2, advanced on away goals.


Game #2:


Andre-Pierre Gignac (30'), Leonardo Fernandez (49'), Rafael Carioca (64'), and Javier Aquino (85') each scored once as designated hosts Tigres demolished New York City 4-0 in game two of their series, won by the Mexican club 5-0 on aggregate.

MLS Expansion Draft: Who Did Austin FC Select?

 Five players were selected by Austin FC in Tuesday's Major League Soccer Expansion Draft:


1. Danny Hoesen, Forward, selected from the San Jose Earthquakes


2. Jared Stroud, Midfielder, selected from the New York Red Bulls


3. Brady Scott, Goalkeeper, selected from Nashville SC


4. Joe Corona, Midfielder, selected from the Los Angeles Galaxy


5. Kamal Miller, Defender, selected from Orlando City SC (subsequently traded to the Montreal Impact for $225,000 in General Allocation Money and the #11 selection in the 2021 MLS Superdraft.

Wolves Knock Off Chelsea At Home

 At Wolverhampton, England:


In English Premier League action on Tuesday, Daniel Podence (65') and Pedro Neto (90'+5) each scored once as Wolverhampton Wanderers came from behind to upend visiting Chelsea 2-1.

Sunday, December 13, 2020

Red Bulls Hold Off Visiting LASK, Regain Top Spot In Standings

 At Wals-Seizenheim, Austria:


Mergim Berisha scored the winning goal in the 62nd minute on Sunday as FC Red Bull Salzburg reclaimed first place in the Austrian Bundesliga standings after their 3-1 home victory over ex-leaders LASK.

Bhoys Blank Kilmarnock At Home

 At Glasgow, Scotland:


Mohamed Elyounoussi (57') and Shane Duffy (70') each scored once as Celtic blanked visiting Kilmarnock 2-0 in Sunday action from the Scottish Premiership.

'Gers Top Dundee United On Road

At Dundee, Scotland: 


Conner Goldson scored the winning goal in the 44th minute as Rangers knocked off Dundee United 2-1 on the road in Sunday Scottish Premiership action.

Rossoneri Gain Home Draw With Parma

 At Milan, Italy:


Theo Hernandez scored twice (58', 90'+1) to lift AC Milan from a two-goal deficit as the Rossoneri gained a 2-2 Sunday Italian Serie A home draw with Parma.


Hernani Azevedo Junior (13') and Jasmin Kurtic (56') each scored once for the guests.

Blancos Blank Visiting Mattress Makers In Madrid Derby

 At Madrid:


Carlos Casemiro (15') and Jan Oblak (OG-63') each scored once on Saturday as Real Madrid blanked visiting local rivals Atletico Madrid 2-0 in Spanish Primera Division action.

Saturday, December 12, 2020

Ajax Back On Winning Track

At Amsterdam, Netherlands: 


Klaas-Jan Huntelaar opened the scoring in the seventh minute as Ajax Amsterdam, with four players each scoring once, demolished visiting PEC Zwolle 4-0 in Saturday Dutch Eredivisie action. 

CREW SCHOOL SOUNDERS AS COLUMBUS CAPTURES FIRST MLS CUP TITLE SINCE '08

At MAPFRE Stadium, Columbus, Ohio: 


Lucas Zelarayan scored twice (25', 82') and Derrick Etienne, Jr. once (31') as the Columbus Crew won their second MLS Cup championship, their first since 2008, by dominating the visiting (and defending champions) Seattle Sounders 3-0 on Saturday in the final game played at MAPFRE Stadium (the Crew will be moving to their new stadium in 2021.

Road Win For Bayern In German Capital Against Union

 At Berlin:


Robert Lewandowski's equalizer at 67 minutes lifted league-leading Bayern Munich to a 1-1 German Bundesliga road draw with Union Berlin.


Grischa Promel scored in the fourth minute for the hosts.

Monaco Fall To Marseille On Road

 At Marseilles, France:


Dario Benedetto scored the winning goal in the 13th minute on Saturday as Marseille defeated visiting AS Monaco 2-1 in French Ligue 1 action.

Wolves Fall To Villans At Home In West Midlands Derby

At Wolverhampton, England: 


Anwar El Ghazi's successful penalty kick at the death (90'+4) on Saturday carried Aston Villa to a 1-0 English Premier League road win over West Midlands rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers, still playing without the injured Raul Jimenez.  

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Europa League: Molde, Napoli, Sociedad, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Wolfsberger AC Advance To Knockout Stage As Group-Stage Play Ends

 Group-stage play in the Europa League ended on Thursday with 24 games.


GROUP A:


At Bern, Switzerland:


Jean-Pierre Nsame (PK-90'+3) and Gianluca Gaudino (90'+6) each scored a second-half stoppage-time goal as BSC Young Boys upended visiting CFR Cluj 2-1 to lock up a knockout stage berth.


At Sofia, Bulgaria:


Ali Sowe scored twice (34', 55') as CSKA Sofia concluded their European campaign by knocking off visiting AS Roma 3-1.


Final Group A Standings:


1. AS Roma (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 13)

2. BSC Young Boys (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 10)

3. CFR Cluj (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 5)

4. CSKA Sofia (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 5)


AS Roma and BSC Young Boys advanced to the Europa League's knockout stage.




GROUP B:


At Dublin, Ireland:


Joseph Willock scored the game winner in the 67th minute as Arsenal doubled up Dundalk 4-2 on the road.


At Vienna, Austria:


Magnus Wolff Eikrem scored twice (12', 46') as Molde FK secured a knockout-stage berth after gaining a 2-2 road draw with Rapid Vienna.


Marcel Ritzmaier (43') and Melih Ibrahimoglu (90') each scored once for the now-eliminated hosts.


Final Group B Standings:


1. Arsenal (GP: 6; GD: +15; PTS: 18)

2. Molde FK (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 10)

3. Rapid Vienna (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 7)

4. Dundalk (GP: 6; GD: -11; PTS: 0)


Arsenal and Molde FK advanced to the Europa League's knockout stage.




GROUP C:


At Leverkusen, Germany:


Leon Patrick scored twice (8', 32') as Bayer Leverkusen locked up top spot in Group C after demolishing visiting Slavia Prague 4-0 as both clubs had already clinched berths in the round of 32.


At Petah Tikva, Israel:


In the swan song for both clubs as far as European competition is concerned, Rotem Hatuel's goal at 72 minutes lifted Hapoel Be'er Sheva past visiting Nice 1-0.


Final Group C Standings:


1. Bayer Leverkusen (GP: 6; GD: +13; PTS: 15)

2. Slavia Prague (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 12)

3. Hapoel Be'er Sheva (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 6)

4. OGC Nice (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS: 3)


Bayer Leverkusen and Slavia Prague advanced to the Europa League's knockout stage.




GROUP D:


At Liege, Belgium:


Everton (16') and Pizzi (PK-67') each scored once as SL Benfica gained a 2-2 road draw with Standard Liege.


Nicolas Raskin (12') and Abdoul Tapsoba (60') each scored once for the hosts.


At Poznan, Poland:


Cedric Itten (31') and Ianis Hagi (72') each scored once as Rangers secured top spot in Group D after their 2-1 road victory over Lech Poznan.


Final Group D Standings:


1. Rangers (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 14)

2. SL Benfica (GP: 6; GD: +9; PTS: 12)

3. Standard Liege (GP: 6; GD: -7; PTS: 4)

4. Lech Poznan (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS: 3)


Rangers and SL Benfica advanced to the Europa League's knockout stage.




GROUP E:


At Eindhoven, Netherlands:


Joel Piroe scored twice (90'+2, 90'+3) as PSV Eindhoven demolished visiting Omonia 4-0 to lock up top spot in Group E.


At Thessaloniki, Greece:


PAOK FC and visiting Granada battled to a 0-0 stalemate.


Group E Standings:


1. PSV Eindhoven (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 12)

2. Granada (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 11)

3. PAOK FC (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 6)

4. Omonia (GP: 6; GD: -7; PTS: 4)


PSV Eindhoven and Granada advanced to the Europa League's knockout stage.




GROUP F:


At Napels, Spain:


William Jose's late equalizer (90'+2) carried Real Sociedad to a 1-1 road draw with Napoli as both clubs advanced to the knockout stage.


Piotr Zielinski scored for the Light Blues in the 35th minute.


At Rijeka, Croatia:


In the tournament finale for both clubs, Ivan Tomecak scored the game winner at the death (90'+3) as Rijeka defeated visiting AZ Alkmaar 2-1, robbing the Dutch club of a knockout-stage berth.


Final Group F Standings:


1. Napoli (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 11)

2. Real Sociedad (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 9)

3. AS Alkmaar (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 8)

4. Rijeka (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 4)


Napoli and Real Sociedad advanced to the Europa League's knockout stage.




GROUP G:


At Braga, Portugal:


Joel Abu Hanna (OG-61') and Ricardo Horba (68') each scored once as SC Braga blanked visiting Zorya Luhansk 2-0.


At Leicester, England:


Cengiz Under (12') and Harvey Barnes (14') each scored once in the opening quarter-hour as Leicester City locked up top spot in Group G after blanking visiting AEK Athens 2-0.


Final Group G Standings:


1. Leicester City (GP: 6; GD: +9; PTS: 13)

2. SC Braga (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 13)

3. Zorya Luhansk (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 6)

4. AEK Athens (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS: 3)


Leicester City and SC Braga advanced to the Europa League knockout stage; Leicester City had a win and a draw in two games with SC Braga.




GROUP H:


At Glasgow, Scotland:


David Turnbull scored the winning goal in the 75th minute as Celtic defeated visiting Lille 3-2.


At Prague, Czech Republic:


Jens Hauge scored the only goal in the 23rd minute as AC Milan knocked off Sparta Prague 1-0 on the road to snatch the Group H title.


Group H Standings:


1. AC Milan (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 13)

2. Lille (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 11)

3. Sparta Prague (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 6)

4. Celtic (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 4)


AC Milan  and Lille Metropole advanced to the Europa League's knockout stage.




GROUP I:


At Tel Aviv, Israel:


Enric Saboit scored the only goal of the match in the 67th minute as Maccabi Tel Aviv locked up a knockout-stage berth following their 1-0 victory over visiting Sivasspor.


The match between Villarreal and visiting Qarabag had been postponed due to COVID-19 issues with members of the Azerbaijani club.


Group I Standings:


1. Villarreal (GP: 5; GD: +9; PTS: 13)

2. Maccabi Tel Aviv (GP: 5; GD: -1; PTS: 11)

3. Sivasspor (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 6)

4. Qarabag (GP: 5; GD: -6; PTS: 1)


Villarreal and Maccabi Tel Aviv advanced to the Europa League knockout stage.




GROUP J:


At London:


Carlos Vinicius (57') and Giovani Lo Celso (71') each scored once as Tottenham Hotspur blanked visiting Royal Antwerp 2-0 to lock up top spot in the knockout stage.


At Razgrad, Bulgaria:


In the tournament finale for both clubs, Rene Renner converted his 52nd-minute penalty kick for the winning goal as LASK defeated Ludogorets Razgrad 3-1 on the road.


Final Group J Standings:


1. Tottenham Hotspur (GP: 6; GD: +10; PTS: 13)

2. Royal Antwerp (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 12)

3. LASK (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 10)

4. Ludogorets Razgrad (GP: 6; GD: -12; PTS: 0)


Tottenham Hotspur and Royal Antwerp advanced to the Europa League's knockout stage.




GROUP K:


At Zagreb, Croatia:


Mislav Orsic scored the winning goal in the 41st minute as Dinamo Zagreb defeated visiting CSKA 3-1.


At KIagenfurt, Austria:


Dejan Joveljic scored the only goal of the match in the 31st minute as Wolfsberger AC locked up a knockout-stage berth after upending visiting Feyenoord Rotterdam 1-0.


Final Group K Standings:


1. Dinamo Zagreb (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 14)

2. Wolfsberger AC (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 10)

3. Feyenoord Rotterdam (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 5)

4. CSKA Moscow (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 3)


Dinamo Zagreb and Wolfsberger AC advanced to the Europa League's knockout stage.




GROUP H:


At Sinsheim, Germany:


Maximilian Beier scored twice (21', 49') as 1899 Hoffenheim dominated visiting Gent KAA 4-1.


At Liberec, Czech Republic:


Slovan Liberec and visiting Red Star Belgrade played out to a 0-0 stalemate.


Final Group H Standings:


1. 1899 Hoffenheim (GP: 6; GD: +15; PTS: 16)

2. Red Star Belgrade (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 11)

3. Slovan Liberec (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 7)

4. Gent KAA (GP: 6; GD: -11; PTS: 0)


1899 Hoffenheim and Red Star Belgrade advanced to the Europa League's knockout stage.






Wednesday, December 09, 2020

UEFA Champions League, Group D: Atalanta Knock Off Ajax For Round-Of-16 Berth Alongside Liverpool; Ajax To Europa League

 Two games were contested on Wednesday as Group D play in the UEFA Champions League concluded.


At Amsterdam, Netherlands:


Luis Muriel scored the only goal of the match in the 85th minute as Atalanta clinched a berth in the Champions League's knockout stage after their 1-0 road victory over Ajax Amsterdam that sent the hosts to the Europa League's round-of-32.


At Herning, Denmark.


Alexander Scholz's successful penalty kick in the 62nd minute lifted FC Midtjylland to a 1-1 home draw with Liverpool as their European campaign came to a close.


Mohamed Salah scored for the Reds in the opening minute as Liverpool already locked up top spot in Group H and a Champions League knockout-stage berth.


Final Group D Standings:


1. Liverpool (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 13)

2. Atalanta (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 11)

3. Ajax Amsterdam (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 7)

4. FC Midtjylland (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 2)


Liverpool and Atalanta advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage; Ajax Amsterdam clinched a berth in the knockout stage of the Europa League.

UEFA Champions League, Group C: Citizens And Dragons Win On Wednesday; Olympiacos On To Europa League

 Two games were played on Wednesday as action in Group C of the UEFA Champions League ended.


At Manchester, England:


Ferran Torres (48'), Sergio Aguero (77'), and Alvaro Gonzalez Soberon (OG-90') each scored once as Manchester City dominated visiting Marseille 3-0.


At Piraeus, Greece:


Otavio (PK-10') and Andres Uribe (77') each scored once as FC Porto blanked Olympiacos 2-0.

The Legend, even with the defeat,  still qualified for a berth in the Europa League's knockout stage. 


Final Group C Standings:


1. Manchester City (GP: 6; GD: +12; PTS: 16)

2. FC Porto (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 13)

3. Olympiacos (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS: 3)

4. Marseille (GP: 6; GD: -11; PTS: 3)


Manchester City and FC Porto advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage; Olympiacos, who had a road goal in two games with Marseille (in which the total goal aggregate was 2-2), clinched a berth in the Europa League's round of 32.

UEFA Champions League, Group B: Blancos Cop Top Spot While Shakhtar Settle For Europa League Berth

 Group B play in the UEFA Champions League closed out on Wednesday with two games.


At Madrid:


Karim Benzema scored twice (9', 32') as Real Madrid blanked visiting Borussia Monchengladbach 2-0 to jump their guests and Shakhtar Donetsk and claimed top spot in the group and a berth in the Champions League's knockout stage.


Despite their defeat, Gladbach will be playing in the round of 16 as well. 


At Milan, Italy:


Inter Milan and visiting Shakhtar Donetsk battled to a 0-0 stalemate, which cost the Ukrainian club a berth in the Champions League's knockout stage, shuttling them into the knockout stage of the Europa League.


The draw ended the Nerazzurri's European campaign.


Final Group B Standings:


1. Real Madrid (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 10)

2. Borussia Monchengladbach (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 8)

3. Shakhtar Donetsk (GP: 6; GD: -7; PTS: 8)

4. Inter Milan (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 6)


Real Madrid and Borussia Monchengladbach (by virtue of winning both games against Shakhtar Donetsk) advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage; Shakhtar Donetsk clinched a berth in the knockout stage of the Europa League.

UEFA Champions League, Group A: Mattress Makers Join Bayern In Knockout Stage; Red Bulls Move On To Europa League

 Two games were played on Wednesday as Group A play in the UEFA Champions League concluded.


At Munich, Germany:


Niklas Sule (63') and Jean-Eric Choupo-Moting (80') each scored a goal as Bayern Munich blanked visiting Lokomotiv Moscow 2-0, ending the Russian club's European campaign.


At Wals-Siezenheim, Austria:


Mario Hermoso (39') and Yannick Carrasco (86') each scored once as Atletico Madrid blanked FC Red Bull Salzburg 2-0 on the road to secure a Champions League knockout-stage berth.


The Red Bulls will play in the Europa League's round of 32.


Final Group A Standings:


1. Bayern Munich (GP: 6; GD: +13; PTS: 16)

2. Atletico Madrid (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 9)

3. FC Red Bull Salzburg (GP: 6; GD: -7; PTS: 4)

4. Lokomotiv Moscow (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 3)


Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage; FC Red Bull Salzburg clinched a berth in the knockout stage of the Europa League.

UEFA Champions League, Group H; PSG Finish Off Besaksehir, Win Group H Crown And Round-Of-16 Bertn

 At Paris:


Neymar produced a hat trick (21', 38', 50') and Kylian Mbappe added a double (PK-42', 82') as Paris Saint-Germain demolished visiting Istanbul Besaksehir 5-1 as the two clubs on Wednesday concluded their UEFA Champions League, Group H match after it had been suspended after 14 minutes on Tuesday.


The victory clinches both a Champions League knockout-stage berth and top spot in Group H for PSG.


Final Group H Standings:


1. Paris Saint-Germain (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 12)

2. RB Leipzig (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS; 12)

3. Manchester United (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 9)

4. Istanbul Besaksehir (GP: 6; GD: -11; PTS: 3)


Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage; Manchester United clinched a berth in the knockout stage of the Europa League.


NOTE:  Paris Saint-Germain scored a road goal in their two games with RB Leipzig, in which the total goal aggregate was 2-2.

Tuesday, December 08, 2020

UEFA Champions League, Group H: PSG-Basaksehir Match Suspended; Leipzig Knock Off Man U For Berth In Round Of 16

 Two games were played on Tuesday as Group H action in the UEFA Champions League concluded.


At Paris:


The match between Paris Saint-Germain and visiting Istanbul Basaksehir was suspended after 14 minutes with no score after players on both squads left the pitch in protest over an incident involving a match official and the assistant manager of the Turkish club; the match was resumed on Wednesday.


At Leipzig, Germany:


Justin Kluivert scored the winning goal as RB Liepzig knocked off visiting Manchester United 3-2 to lay claim to a berth in the Champions League's knockout stage.





UEFA Champions League, Group G: Juve Top Barca, Win Group; Dynamo Kiev Clinches Europa League Berth

 Two games on Tuesday marked the conclusion of Group G play in the UEFA Champions League.


At Barcelona:


Two converted penalty kicks from Cristiano Ronaldo (13', 52') helped enable Juventus to dominate Barcelona 3-0 on the road to clinch top spot in Group G.


At Kiev, Ukraine:


Denys Popov scored the only goal in the 60th minute as Dynamo Kiev locked up a berth in the Europa League's knockout stage after their 1-0 home victory over Ferencvaros.


Final Group G Standings:


1. Juventus (GP: 6; GD: +10; PTS: 15)

2. Barcelona (GP: 6; GD: +11; PTS: 15)

3. Dynamo Kiev (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 4)

4. Ferencvaros (GP: 6; GD: -12; PTS: 1)


Juventus and Barcelona advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage; Dynamo Kiev clinched a berth in the knockout stage of the Europa League.


NOTE:  Juventus outscored Barcelona 3-2 in the two games between clubs.

UEFA Champions League, Group F: On To The Knockout Stage For Dortmund, Lazio

 The final two games of Group F play in the UEFA Champions League took place on Tuesday.


At Saint Petersburg, Russia:


Axel Witsel scored the winning goal in the 78th minute as Borussia Dortmund locked up the top spot in the group by defeating Zenit Saint Petersburg 2-1 on the road.


At Rome:


Carlos Correa (12') and Ciro Immobie (PK-27') each scored once as Lazio gained a 2-2 home draw with Club Brugge and locked up a berth in the Champions League's knockout stage for the first time in 21 years.


Ruud Vormer (15') and Hans Vanaken (76') each scored once for the Europa-League-bound Belgian club.


Final Group F Standings:


1. Borussia Dortmund (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 13)

2. Lazio (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 10)

3. Club Brugge (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 8)

4. Zenit Saint Petersburg (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 1)


Borrusia Dortmund and Lazio advanced to the Champions League knockout stage; Club Brugge qualified for the knockout stage of the Europa League.

UEFA Champions League, Group E: Home Draw For Chelsea; Road Win For Sevilla

 Eight games were contested in UEFA Champions League group-stage play on Tuesday, including two of them in Group E.


At London:


Jorginho's penalty kick in the 28th minute delivered the goal that lifted Chelsea to a 1-1 home draw with FC Krasnodar.


Remy Cabella scored in the 24th minute for the Russian club.


At Rennes, France:


Youssef En-Nesyri scored twice (45'+2, 81') as Sevilla defeated Rennes 3-1 on the road.


Final Group E Standings:


1. Chelsea (GP: 6; GD; +12; PTS: 14)

2. Sevilla (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 13)

3. FC Krasnodar (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 5)

4. Rennes (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS: 1)


Chelsea and Sevilla advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage; FC Krasnodar qualified for the knockout stage of the Europa League.