Tuesday, December 05, 2017

UEFA Champions League, Group C: Roma, Chelsa To Knockout Stage; Mattress Makers To Europa League

Group C action in the UEFA Champions League concluded with two contests on Tuesday.

At London:

Stefan Savic's own goal in the 75th minute proved costly as Chelsea came back to gain a 1-1 home draw with Atletico Madrid that put the hosts in the Champions League's knockout stage.  Saul Niguez scored for the Mattress Makers in the 56th minute as the Spanish club will play in the Europa League's knockout rounds.

At Rome:

Diego Perotti scored the only goal of the match in the 53rd minute as AS Roma locked up top spot in Group C with their 1-0 home win over Qarabag as the Azerbaijani club's European adventure ended.  Here are the happy Wolves celebrating their group-clinching victory.

Associated Press photo by Alessandra Taratino

Final Group C Standings:

1. AS Roma (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 11)
2. Chelsea (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 11)
3. Atletico Madrid (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 7)
4. Qarabag (GP: 6; GD: -12; PTS: 2)

AS Roma and Chelsea advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage while Atletico Madrid qualified for the Europa League's Round of 32.

NOTE: AS Roma had a win and a draw in their two games against Chelsea.

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