UEFA Champions League, Group F: Historic Road Win In France For FC BATE; Home Win For Bayern

Two games were played on Wednesday as UEFA Champions League Group F action commenced.

At Villeneuve d'Ascq, France:



Alyaksandr Valdzko (6'), Vitali Rodionov (20', that's him mobbed by celebrating teammates), and Edhar Alyakhnovich (43') all scored first-half goals as FC BATE Borisov held off hosts Lille 3-1 for their first-ever Champions League group-stage victory.

At Munich, Germany:



Bastian Schweinsteiger (38', that's him celebrating here) and Toni Kroos (76') each scored a goal as Bayern Munich held off visiting Valencia.

Reuters photos

GROUP F STANDINGS:

1. FC BATE Borisov (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Bayern Munich (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Valencia (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. LOSC Lille Metropole (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)