UEFA Champions League, Group D: Barca, Juve Reach Knockout Stage; Europa League Round of 32 For Sporting CP

Group D play in the UEFA Champions League closed on Tuesday with two games.

At Barcelona:

Paco Alcacer (59') and Jeremy Mathieu (OG-90'+1) each scored once as Barcelona clinched top spot in Group D after their 2-0 home blanking of Sporting CP.  The Lions will play in the Europa League's knockout stage.  Watching with great interest, prior to the match,  is Barca coach Ernesto Valverde.

Associated Press photo by Manu Fernandez

At Piraeus, Greece:

Juan Cuadrado (15') and Federico Bernardeschi (90') each scored a goal as Juventus clinched a knockout-stage berth after blanking Olympiacos 2-0 on the road.  The players on the visiting Italian powerhouses celebrated their big road win, as shown here.

Associated Press photo by Thanassis Stavrakis

Final Group D Standings:

1. FC Barcelona (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 14)
2. Juventus (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 11)
3. Sporting CP (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
4. Olympiacos (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 1)

FC Barcelona and Juventus advanced to the Champions League knockout stage while Sporting CP qualified for the Europa League's Round of 32.