UEFA Champions League, Group B: Stevie G's PK Saves Reds; Galacticos Start Title Defense In Style

Two games were played on Tuesday as action in Group B of the UEFA Champions League commenced.

At Liverpool, England:

A successful penalty kick from Steven Gerard in the third minute of second half stoppage time lifted Liverpool to a 2-1 home win over Bulgaria's Ludogorets Razgrad. Here's a look at the Reds' Alberto Moreno.

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At Madrid:

Goals courtesy of Marek Suchy (OG-14', celebrated by happy Galacticos, as shown here), Gareth Bale (30'), Cristiano Ronaldo (31'), James Rodriguez (37'), and Karim Benzema (79') carried Real Madrid to a 5-1 home demolition of FC Basel as Los Galacticos began their Champions League title defense in style.

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GROUP B STANDINGS:

1. Real Madrid (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. Liverpool (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Ludogorets Razgrad (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. FC Basel (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)