Wednesday, December 09, 2020

UEFA Champions League, Group A: Mattress Makers Join Bayern In Knockout Stage; Red Bulls Move On To Europa League

 Two games were played on Wednesday as Group A play in the UEFA Champions League concluded.


At Munich, Germany:


Niklas Sule (63') and Jean-Eric Choupo-Moting (80') each scored a goal as Bayern Munich blanked visiting Lokomotiv Moscow 2-0, ending the Russian club's European campaign.


At Wals-Siezenheim, Austria:


Mario Hermoso (39') and Yannick Carrasco (86') each scored once as Atletico Madrid blanked FC Red Bull Salzburg 2-0 on the road to secure a Champions League knockout-stage berth.


The Red Bulls will play in the Europa League's round of 32.


Final Group A Standings:


1. Bayern Munich (GP: 6; GD: +13; PTS: 16)

2. Atletico Madrid (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 9)

3. FC Red Bull Salzburg (GP: 6; GD: -7; PTS: 4)

4. Lokomotiv Moscow (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 3)


Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage; FC Red Bull Salzburg clinched a berth in the knockout stage of the Europa League.

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