Tuesday, November 05, 2019

UEFA Champions League, Group G: Leipzig, Lyon Post Tuesday Wins

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

At Saint Petersburg, Russia:

Diego Demme (45'+5), Marcel Sabitzer (63') each produced a goal to carry RB Leipzig to a 2-0 road triumph at Zenit Saint Petersburg's expense.

Getty Images photo via UEFA website

At Decines-Charpieu, France:

Memphis Depay (that's celebrating with fingers raised in good taste) scored the game winner in the 33rd minute as Lyon defeated visiting SL Benfica 3-1.

Photo from UEFA website

Group G Standings:

1. RB Leipzig (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
2. Lyon (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
3. Zenit Saint Petersburg (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
4. SL Benfica (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 3)

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