UCL Group C: Red Devils Win Battle Of Britain and Join Valencia In Knockout Stage

Two Wednesday Group C contest in the UEFA Champions League.

At Glasgow, Scotland:



Wayne Rooney (that's him going past David Weir of Rangers) provided the lone goal of the match with his successful penalty kick in the 87th minute as Manchester United defeated Rangers 1-0 on the road to lock up a berth in the Champions League.  As for 'Gers, they will be playing in the Round of 32 in the Europa League.

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At Valencia, Spain:



Roberto Soldado scored twice (21', 55', that's him celebrating with teammates) as Valencia annihilated visiting and already-eliminated Bursaspor 6-1 to nail down a berth in the knockout stage.

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GROUP C STANDINGS:

1. Manchester United* (GP: 5; GD: +6; PTS: 13)
2. Valencia* (GP: 5; GD: +11; PTS: 10)
3. Rangers# (GP: 5; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
4. Bursaspor## (GP: 5; GD: -14; PTS: 0)

*Clinched berths in Champions League's knockout stage
#Eliminated from Champions Legue but still clinched berth in Europa League's knockout stage
##Eliminated from European competition