UEFA Champions League, Group D: Barca Dominate Juve; Lions Knock Off Legend In Greece

Two games are set to be contested on Tuesday at 11:45 AM Pacific Time as Group D action in the UEFA Champions League is set to commence.

At Barcelona, Spain:

Lionel Messi scored twice (45', 69') as Barcelona dominated visiting Juventus 3-0.  At game's closing, we see Juve goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon leave the pitch after not exactly one of his best games.

Associated Press photo by Manu Fernandez



At Piraeus, Greece:

Bruno Fernandes scored the winning goal in the 43rd minute as Sporting CP knocked off Olymiacos 3-2 on the road.  Here, we see the hosts' Pardo celebrating after scoring the first of his two goals in the 89th minute as the Legend mounted a furious, yet ultimately, unsuccessful comeback attempt.  A dejected Lions goalkeeper Rui Patricio looks in disgust, but he still comes away with the victory.

Associated Press photo by Petros Giannakouris



Group D Standings:

1. Barcelona (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. Sporting CP (GP: 1; GD; +1; PTS: 3)
3. Olympiacos (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Juventus (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)