UEFA Champions League, Group H: Blancos, Spurs Open With Home Wins

Wednesday marks the opening of Group H play in the UEFA Champions League with two game, both set to kick off at 11:45 AM Pacific Time.

At Madrid:

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice (12, PK-51') as Real Madrid opened their Champions League title defense by dominating visiting APOEL FC 3-0.  Here's the Blancos' Sergio Ramos celebrating after scoring for the hosts in the 61st minute.

Associated Press photo by Francisco Seco



At London:

Harry Kane scored twice (15', 60') as Tottenham Hotspur downed visiting Borussia Dortmund 3-1.  Here's Harry (right), challenging Dortmund's Omer Toprak for the ball.

Associated Press photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth


Group H Standings:

1. Real Madrid (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. Tottenham Hotspur (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Borussia Dortmund (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. APOEL FC (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)