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2017-18 UEFA Champions League (Group H).
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Action in Group H of the UEFA Champions League concluded on Wednesday with two games.
At Madrid:
Lucas Vazquez scored the game winner at 81 minutes as Round-of-16-bound Real Madrid defeated visiting Borussia Dortmund 3-2. The German club will play in the knockout stage of the Europa League. It was just another night at the office for the Blancos' Cristiano Ronaldo as he became the first player to score at least once in all six Champions League group-stage contests (that's him celebrating with Marcelo after scoring another history-making Champions League goal in the 12th minute).
Associated Press photo by Paul White
At London:
Fernando Llorente (20'), Son Heung-min (37'), and Georges-Kevin N'Koudou (80') each scored once as Tottenham Hotspur, who'd already locked down Group H, ended APOEL FC's European adventure by dominating the visiting Cypriot club 3-0. Here's ol' Georges-Kevin, trying to score once past APOEL goalkeeper Nauzet Parez.
Associated Press photo by Frank Augstein
Final Group H Standings:
1. Tottenham Hotspur (GP: 6; GD: +11; PTS: 16)
2. Real Madrid (GP: 6; GD: +10; PTS: 13)
3. Borussia Dortmund (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 2)
4. APOEL FC (GP: 6; GD: -15; PTS: 2)
Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage while Borussia Dortmund qualified for the Europa League's Round of 32.
Two games were contested on Tuesday in Group H of the UEFA Champions League.
At Nicosia, Cyprus:
Karim Benzema (39', 45'+1) and Critiano Ronaldo (49', 54'; that's him scoring his second goal here) each scored twice as Real Madrid destroyed APOEL FC 6-0 on the road to lock up a Champions League knockout-stage berth.
Photo from UEFA website
At Dortmund, Germany:
Son Heung-min (that's him, on the right, celebrating with teammate Harry Kane) scored the winning goal in the 78th minute as Tottenham Hotspur defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 on the road to clinch top spot in Group H.
Photo from ESPN FC website
Group H Standings:
1. y-Tottenham Hotspur (GP: 5: GD: +8; PTS: 13)
2. x-Real Madrid (GP: 5; GD: +9; PTS: 10)
3. z-Borussia Dortmund (GP: 5; GD: -5; PTS: 2)
4. z-APOEL FC (GP: 5; GD: -12; PTS: 2)
y-Won Group H and clinched berth in Champions League knockout stage
x-Clinched berth in Champions League knockout stage
z-Eliminated from Champions League but still alive for Europa League knockout-stage berth
Two games were played on Wednesday in Group H of the UEFA Champions League.
At Dortmund, Germany:
Mickael Pote's equalizer in the 51st minute (celebrated by teammates, as shown here) lifted APOEL FC to a 1-1 road draw with Borussia Dortmund. Raphael Guerreiro scored for the German club, who like their guests, are on the verge of elimination from the tournament, in the 29th minute.
Associated Press photo by Martin Meissner
At London:
Christian Eriksen scored the winning goal in the 65th minute as Tottenham Hotspur locked up a berth in the knockout stage after their 2-1 victory over visiting Real Madrid, who are still in good shape to advance themselves. Here's ol' Christian being mobbed by happy teammate Harry Kane after his goal that sent the London club into the Round of 16.
Associated Press photo by Matt Dunham
Group H Standings:
1. x-Tottenham Hotspur (GP: 4; GD: +7; PTS: 10)
2. Real Madrid (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
3. Borussia Dortmund (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 2)
4. APOEL FC (GP: 4; GD: -6; PTS: 2)
x-Clinched berth in Champions League knockout stage
Two Group H contests in the UEFA Champions League were played on Tuesday.
At Nicosia, Cyprus:
Sakratis Papastathopoulos' equalizer in the 67th minute lifted Borussia Dortmund to a 1-1 road draw with APOEL FC. Mikael Pote scored for the Cypriot club in the 62nd minute. Here's Sakratis himself being shown a yellow card by referee Aleksei Kulbokov.
Associated Press photo by Petros Karadjias
At Madrid:
Cristiano Rolando's successfully-executed penalty kick enabled Real Madrid to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Tottenham Hotspur. Raphael Varane's own goal in the 28th minute provided the scoring for the English club. That's ol' CR 7 himself reacting to something.
Associated Press photo by Francisco Seco
Group H Standings:
1. Tottenham Hotspur (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 7)
2. Real Madrid (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 7)
3. Borussia Dortmund (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
4. APOEL FC (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 1)
NOTE: Tottenham Hotspur gained a 1-1 road draw with Real Madrid on Tuesday.
Two Group H games in the UEFA Champions League were contested on Tuesday.
At Dortmund, Germany:
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice (50', 79'; that's him celebrating after his second goal) as Real Madrid downed Borussia Dortmund 3-1 on the road.
Associated Press photo by Michael Probst
At Nicosia, Cyprus:
Harry Kane produced a hat trick (39', 62', 67') as Tottenham Hotspur dominated APOEL FC 3-0 on the road. That's Harry, here, scoring one of his goals.
Associated Press photo by Petro Karadjas
Group H Standings:
1. Real Madrid (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
2. Tottenham Hotspur (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
3. Borussia Dortmund (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
4. APOEL FC (GP: 2; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
Wednesday marks the opening of Group H play in the UEFA Champions League with two game, both set to kick off at 11:45 AM Pacific Time.
At Madrid:
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice (12, PK-51') as Real Madrid opened their Champions League title defense by dominating visiting APOEL FC 3-0. Here's the Blancos' Sergio Ramos celebrating after scoring for the hosts in the 61st minute.
Associated Press photo by Francisco Seco
At London:
Harry Kane scored twice (15', 60') as Tottenham Hotspur downed visiting Borussia Dortmund 3-1. Here's Harry (right), challenging Dortmund's Omer Toprak for the ball.
Associated Press photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth
Group H Standings:
1. Real Madrid (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. Tottenham Hotspur (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Borussia Dortmund (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. APOEL FC (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
