UEFA Champions League, Group F: RB Leipzig, Monaco Play To Draw; Black Eagles Knock Off Dragons In Portugal

Two games are set to be played on Wednesday as Group F action in the UEFA Champions League is set to open, with kickoff times slated for 11:45 AM Pacific Time.

At Leipzig, Germany:

Youri Tielemans' equalizer in the 34th minute lifted AS Monaco to a 1-1 road draw with RB Leipzig.  Emil Forsberg scored a minute earlier for the hosts, who were making their Champions League debut.  Just before the match, we see some Monaco fans celebrating in the stands.

Associated Press photo by Michael Sohn



At Porto, Portugal:

Talisca (13'), Cenk Tosun (28'), and Ryan Babel (86') each scored once as Besiktas knocked off FC Porto 3-1 on the road.  Here, in the losing effort, we see Dragons' (and ex-Real Madrid) goalkeeper Iker Casillas coming up with a save.

Associated Press photo by Paulo Duarte



Group G Standings:

1. Besiktas (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. AS Monaco (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. RB Leipzig (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. FC Porto (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)

NOTE:  AS Monaco gained a 1-1 road draw with RB Leipzig on Wednesday.