Group B play in the UEFA Champions League closed out on Wednesday with two games.
At Madrid:
Karim Benzema scored twice (9', 32') as Real Madrid blanked visiting Borussia Monchengladbach 2-0 to jump their guests and Shakhtar Donetsk and claimed top spot in the group and a berth in the Champions League's knockout stage.
Despite their defeat, Gladbach will be playing in the round of 16 as well.
At Milan, Italy:
Inter Milan and visiting Shakhtar Donetsk battled to a 0-0 stalemate, which cost the Ukrainian club a berth in the Champions League's knockout stage, shuttling them into the knockout stage of the Europa League.
The draw ended the Nerazzurri's European campaign.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Real Madrid (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 10)
2. Borussia Monchengladbach (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 8)
3. Shakhtar Donetsk (GP: 6; GD: -7; PTS: 8)
4. Inter Milan (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 6)
Real Madrid and Borussia Monchengladbach (by virtue of winning both games against Shakhtar Donetsk) advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage; Shakhtar Donetsk clinched a berth in the knockout stage of the Europa League.
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