Tuesday, November 24, 2020

UEFA Champions League, Group G: Barca, Juve Advance To Knockout Stage

 Group G play in the UEFA Champions League resumed with two Tuesday contests.


At Kiev, Ukraine:


Martin Braithwaite scored twice (57', PK-70') as Barcelona demolished Dynamo Kiev 4-0 on the road to lock up a berth in the knockout stage.


Sergina Dest became the first American to score for Barca with his goal in the 52nd minute.


At Turin, Italy:


Cristiano Ronaldo (35') and Alvaro Morata (90'+2) each scored once as Juventus locked up a berth in the knockout stage after topping visiting Ferencvaros 2-1.


Group G Standings:


1. x-Barcelona (GP: 4; GD: +11; PTS: 12)

2. x-Juventus (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 9)

3. z-Dynamo Kiev (GP: 4; GD: -7; PTS: 1)

4. z-Ferencvaros (GP: 4; GD: -8; PTS: 1)


x-Clinched berth in Champions League knockout stage

z-Eliminated from Champions League contention but still alive for Europa League knockout-stage berth


NOTE:  Dynamo Kiev scored two road goals in their October 28 draw with Ferencvaros.

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