UCL Group B: Schalke and Lyon Advance; Benfica To Europa League

Tuesday action in Group B of UEFA Champions League group stage play.

At Lyon, France:


With goals courtesy of Lisandro Lopez (62', that's him celebrating) and Alexandre Lacazette (88'), Lyon gained a 2-2 home draw with Hapoel Tel Aviv, depriving the Israeli club a shot at Europa League play.

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At Lisbon, Portugal:


Schalke 04 secured top spot in Group B with a 2-1 road win over SL Benfica (the Portuguese club will play in the Europa League's Round of 32).  Jose Jurado (19', that's him [right] celebrating with teammate Ivan Rakitic) and Benedikt Howedes (81') each providing a goal for the Royal Blues.

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FINAL GROUP B STANDINGS:

1. Schalke 04 (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 13)
2. Lyon (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 10)
3. SL Benfica (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 6)
4. Hapoel Tel Aviv (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 5)

Schalke and Lyon advanced to the knockout stage of the Champions League.  SL Benfica qualified for Europa League knockout stage play.  Hapoel Tel Aviv have been eliminated from European competition.