Tuesday, December 10, 2019

UEFA Champions League, Group F; Dortmund To Join Barca In Knockout Round; It's The Europa League For Nerazzurri

Two games were contested in Group F of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.

At Milan, Italy:

Ansu Fati (that's him here, celebrating) scored the winning goal in the 86th minute as Barcelona defeated Inter Milan 2-1 on the road, costing the Nerazzurri a crack at advancing to the Champions League's Round of 16.

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At Dortmund, Germany:

Julian Brandt scored the game winner at 61 minutes as Borussia Dortmund picked off a berth in the Champions League's knockout stage by closing out visiting Slavia Prague's European campaign 2-1.

Here are the happy Dortmund players celebrating their advancement to the Round of 16.

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Final Group F Standings:

1. Barcelona (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 14)
2. Borussia Dortmund (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 10)
3. Inter Milan (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 7)
4. Slavia Prague (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 2)

Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage; Inter Milan qualified for the knockout stage of the Europa League.

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