Tuesday, November 23, 2010

UCL Group G: Galacticos Win Group; Rossoneri Reach Sweet 16, Too; Ajax and Auxerre Left To Fight For Europa League Berth

Tuesday saw two games played in UEFA Champions League action from Group G.

At Auxerre, France:

Ronaldinho celebrates his injury time goal against Auxerre

Zlatan Ibrahimovic (64') and Ronaldinho (90'+1, that's him celebrating) each tallied once as AC Milan locked up a berth in the knockout stage of the Champions League with a 2-0 win on the road over AJ Auxerre.

Getty Images photo

At Amsterdam, Netherlands:

Alvaro Arbeloa celebrates his goal as Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho looks on

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice (70', PK-81') as Real Madrid clinched top spot in Group G with their 4-0 road fist beating of Ajax Amsterdam.  Alvaro Arbeloa, who scored for Los Galacticos at 44 minutes, is pictured here celebrating while coach Jose Mourinho looked on.

Associated Press photo

GROUP G STANDINGS:

1. Real Madrid** (GP: 5; GD: +9; PTS: 13)
2. AS Roma* (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 8)
3. Ajax Amsterdam# (GP: 5; GD: -6; PTS: 4)
4. AJ Auxerre# (GP: 5; GD: -5; PTS: 3)

**Won Group G and clinched berth in Champions League knockout stage
*Clinched berth in Champions League knockout stage
#Eliminated from Champions League but still alive for berth in Europa League group stage

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