Tuesday, December 08, 2015

UEFA Champions League, Group D: Citizens Double Up Gladbach (End German Club's European Campaign), Win Group; Sevilla Knock Off Juve, Head To Europa League

Two games were played as Group D action in the UEFA Champions League ended on Tuesday.

At Manchester, England:

Raheem Sterling scored twice (79', 81', that's him celebrating) as Manchester City doubled-up visiting Borussia Monchengladbach 4-2 and overtook Juventus and won Group D.

At Seville, Spain:

Fernando Llorente (that's him, center) scored the lone goal in the 65th minute as Sevilla defeated visiting knockout-stage-bound Juventus 1-0 and took the group's Europa League Round of 32 berth.

AFP/Getty Images photos

Final Group D Standings:

1. Manchester City (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 12)
2. Juventus (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 11)
3. Sevilla (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 6)
4. Borussia Monchengladbach (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 5)


Manchester City and Juventus advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage. Sevilla qualified for the Europa League's knockout stage.

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