Wednesday, December 09, 2020

UEFA Champions League, Group D: Atalanta Knock Off Ajax For Round-Of-16 Berth Alongside Liverpool; Ajax To Europa League

 Two games were contested on Wednesday as Group D play in the UEFA Champions League concluded.


At Amsterdam, Netherlands:


Luis Muriel scored the only goal of the match in the 85th minute as Atalanta clinched a berth in the Champions League's knockout stage after their 1-0 road victory over Ajax Amsterdam that sent the hosts to the Europa League's round-of-32.


At Herning, Denmark.


Alexander Scholz's successful penalty kick in the 62nd minute lifted FC Midtjylland to a 1-1 home draw with Liverpool as their European campaign came to a close.


Mohamed Salah scored for the Reds in the opening minute as Liverpool already locked up top spot in Group H and a Champions League knockout-stage berth.


Final Group D Standings:


1. Liverpool (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 13)

2. Atalanta (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 11)

3. Ajax Amsterdam (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 7)

4. FC Midtjylland (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 2)


Liverpool and Atalanta advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage; Ajax Amsterdam clinched a berth in the knockout stage of the Europa League.

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