UEFA Champions League, Group G: Black Eagles, Dragons Gather Tuesday Shutout Wins

Two games in Group G of the UEFA Champions League were played on Tuesday.

At Istanbul, Turkey:

Ryan Babel (11') and Talisca (43') each scored once as Besiktas blanked visiting RB Leipzig 2-0.  Here's the aforementioned Ryan Babel (right) battling with Leipzig's Marcel Sabitzer for the ball.

Associated Press photo

At Fontvielle, Monaco:

Vincent Aboubakar scored twice (31', 69') as FC Porto dominated AS Monaco 3-0 on the road.  Here's Monaco goalkeeper Diego Benaglio falling on the ground during one of Vincent's goals.

Associated Press photo by Claude Paris

Group G Standings:

1. Besiktas (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS; 6)
2. FC Porto (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. AS Monaco (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
4. RB Leipzig (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)

NOTE:  AS Monaco gained a 1-1 road draw with RB Leipzig on September 13.