Wednesday, December 11, 2019

UEFA Champions League, Group D: Mattress Makers Reach Knockout Stage; Leverkusen To Europa League

Action in Group D of the UEFA Champions League wound up on Wednesday with two games.

At Madrid:

Joao Felix (PK-17') and Felipe (54', that's him celebrating here) each scored once as Atletico Madrid sewed up a berth in the knockout stage by blanking visiting Lokomotiv Moscow 2-0.

Getty Images photo via UEFA website

At Leverkusen, Germany:

Cristiano Ronaldo (75', that's him, center, celebrating with teammates) and Gonzalo Higuain (90'+2) each scored once as Juventus blanked Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on the road.

The German club will now head to the Europa League's knockout rounds.

Picture Alliance-Getty Images photo by Federico Gambarini

Final Group D Standings:

1. Juventus (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 16)
2. Atletico Madrid (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
3. Bayer Leverkusen (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 6)
4. Lokomotiv Moscow (GP: 6; GD: -7; PTS: 3)

Juventus and Atletico Madrid advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage; Bayer Leverkusen qualified for the knockout stage of the Europa League.

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