Tuesday, December 09, 2008

UEFA CL Group C, MatchDay #5: Barca Win Group C

Group C play in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday:

A
t Basel, Switzerland:

Yannick
Djalo provided the only goal of the match (19', he's seen here celebrating in the snow) as Sporting blanked punchless FC Basel 1-0 on the road. The Portuguese Lions have already sewn up a knockout stage spot.

At Barcelona:

Despite losing 3-2 at home to Shakhtar Donetsk, Barcelona had already sewn up first place in Group C, while the Ukrainian club had already been
locked into a spot in the UEFA Cup Round of 32. Olexandr Gladkiy scored twice (31', 58', he's seen here celebrating with teammates after the second goal) and Fernandinho once (76') for the visitors.

FINAL GROUP C STANDINGS:

1. Barcelona (GP: 6; GD: +10; PTS: 13)
2. Sporting (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 12)
3. Shakhtar Donetsk (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
4. FC Basel (GP: 6; GD: -14; PTS: 1)

Barcelona and Sporting advanced to the UEFA Champions League knockout stage.
Shakhtar Donetsk qualified for the UEFA Cup knockout stage.
FC Basel eliminated from European competition.

Both Photos © Getty Images

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