Wednesday, October 24, 2018

UEFA Champions League, Group B: PSV and Spurs Draw In Eindhoven; Barca, Even Without Leo the Lion, Too Much For Nerazzurri

Two Group B games in UEFA Champions League action were played on Wednesday.

At Eindhoven, Netherlands:
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Hirving Lozano (30') and Luuk De Jong (87') each scored once as PSV Eindhoven salvaged a 2-2 home draw with Tottenham Hotspur.

Lucas Moura (39') and Harry Kane (55') provided the scoring for Spurs.

Here's Lucas (right) shooting on goal as the hosts' Donyell Malen runs beside him.

Associated Press photo by Peter Dejong

At Barcelona:
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Rafinha (32') and Jordi Alba (83'; that's him, on the left, celebrating after scoring) each scored once as Barcelona, sans the injured Lionel Messi,  blanked visiting Inter Milan 2-0.

Associated Press photo by Manu Fernandez

Group B Standings:

1. Barcelona (GP: 3; GD: +8; PTS: 9)
2. Inter Milan (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
3. Tottenham Hotspur (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
4. PSV Eindhoven (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 1)

NOTE:  Tottenham Hotspur scored twice on the road in their Wednesday 2-2 draw with PSV Eindhoven.

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