UCL Group B: Red Devils Comeback Against Horses Clinch Spot In Knockout Stage; Wolfsburg On Cusp Of Advancing After Eliminating Besiktas

Here's a rundown of Tuesday action in Group B in the UEFA Champions League.

At Manchester, England:

Goals late in the second half from Paul Scholes (84', he's shown here celebrating) and Antonio Valencia (90'+2) enable Manchester United to erase a two-goal deficit, gain a 3-3 home draw with CSKA Moscow, and lock up a berth in the Round of 16.

At Istanbul, Turkey:

VfL Wolfsburg, with goals from Zvjezdan Misimovic (14', he's seen here celebrating with teammates), Christian Gentner (80'), and Edin Dzeko (87'), overpowered Besiktas 3-0 on the road to place themselves on the verge of advancing to the Knockout Stage and eliminate the Turkish club from the tournament.







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GROUP B STANDINGS:

1. Manchester United* (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
2. VfL Wolfsburg (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
3. CSKA Moscow (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
4. Besiktas# (GP: 4; GD: -5; PTS: 1)

*Advanced to the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League
#Eliminated from contention for Champions League knockout stage berth, but still alive for a spot in the round of 32 of the Europa League