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2018-19 UEFA Champions League Group G.
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Action from Group G of the UEFA Champions League came to a close on Wednesday with two games.
At Madrid:
Fyodor Chalov (37'), Georgi Shchennikov (43'), and Arnor Sigurdsson (73'; his goal is shown here) each scored once as CSKA Moscow dominated defending champs Real Madrid 3-0 on the road.
The victory was still not good enough for the Horses to continue their European campaign, which ended with Viktoria Plzen's victory over AS Roma.
Associated Press photo by Manu Fernandez
At Plzen, Czech Republic:
Tomas Chory scored the winning goal in the 72nd minute as FC Viktoria Plzen knocked off visiting AS Roma 2-1 to gain a berth in the knockout stage of the Europa League.
Here, we see Roma's Cengiz Under, left, challenging Plzen's Roman Hubnik for the ball.
Associated Press photo by Petr David Josek
Final Group G Standings:
1. Real Madrid (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 12)
2. AS Roma (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
3. FC Viktoria Plzen (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 7)
4. CSKA Moscow (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
Real Madrid and AS Roma advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage.
FC Viktoria Plzen, who had a win and a draw in two games with CSKA Moscow, qualified for the knockout stage of the Europa League.
Two games in Group G of the UEFA Champions League were contested on Tuesday.
At Moscow:
Lukas Hejda scored the winning goal in the 81st minute as FC Viktoria Plzen knocked off CSKA Moscow 2-1 on the road.
Plzen goalkeeper Ales Hruska, shown here, could not stop a successful penalty kick from the Horses' Nikola Vlasic in the tenth minute for the lone CSKA goal.
Associated Press photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko
At Rome:
Gareth Bale (47') and Lucas Vazquez (59') each scored once as Real Madrid blanked AS Roma 2-0 on the road. Both clubs are heading for the Champions League's knockout stage with Los Blancos locking up top spot in Group G.
Here are Roma's Stephan El Shaarawy (left) and Alexander Kolarov having words with referee Clement Turpin as Real midfield Luca Modric looks on.
Associated Press photo by Gregorio Borgia
Group G Standings:
1. y-Real Madrid (GP: 5; GD: +10; PTS: 12)
2. x-AS Roma (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
3. z-FC Viktoria Plzen (GP: 5; GD: -10; PTS: 4)
4. z-CSKA Moscow (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
NOTE: FC Viktoria Plzen had a win and a draw in two games against CSKA Moscow.
y-Won Group G 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 contested in Group G of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
At Moscow:
Lorenzo Pellegrini scored the game winner in the 59th minute as AS Roma defeated CSKA Moscow 2-1 on the road.
Here's Roma's Kostas Manolas using his noggin to score the opening goal in the fourth minute.
Associated Press photo by Pavel Golovkin
At Plzen, Czech Republic:
Karim Benzema scored twice (21', 37'; that's him celebrating with teammates after one of his tallies) as Real Madrid destroyed FC Viktoria Plzen 5-0 on the road, leaving the Czech club eliminated from the tournament.
Associated Press photo by Petr David Josek
Group G Standings:
1. Real Madrid (GP: 4; GD: +8; PTS: 9)
2. AS Roma (GP: 4; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
3. CSKA Moscow (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
4. z-FC Viktoria Plzen (GP: 4; GD: -11; PTS: 1)
NOTE: Real Madrid had beaten visiting AS Roma 3-0 on September 19.
z-Eliminated from tournament but still alive for Europa League knockout-stage berth
Two games were contested in Group G of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.
At Rome:
Edin Dzeko scored twice (30', 43') as AS Roma dominated visiting CSKA Moscow 3-0.
Here's a view of the crashed escalator at the "Republica" subway station in Rome. Many of the folks who were injured were fans of the visiting Horses.
Vigili del Fuoco photo via Associated Press
At Madrid:
Marcel scored the winning goal in the 55th minute as Real Madrid defeated visiting FC Viktoria Plzen 2-1.
Here, we see Blancos forward Lucas Vazquez (left), battling Plzen's Milan Petzela for the ball.
Associated Press photo by Paul White
Group G Standings:
1. Real Madrid (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. AS Roma (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
3. CSKA Moscow (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
4. FC Viktoria Plzen (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 1)
NOTE: Real Madrid defeated visiting AS Roma 3-0 on September 19 and has a 3-0 points advantage on the Italian club.
Two games were played on Tuesday in Group G of the UEFA Champions League
At Moscow:
Nikola Vlasic's goal in the second minute held up as CSKA Moscow knocked off visiting Real Madrid 1-0, this, despite goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev being ejected (shown here) via the red card.
Associated Press photo by Alexander Zemilianichenko
At Rome:
Edin Dzeko produced a hat trick (3', 40', 90'+2) as AS Roma destroyed visiting FC Viktoria Plzen 5-0.
Here, we see the Wolves' Justin Kluivert kissing his jersey after he scored in the 73rd minute.
Associated Press photo by Andrew Medichini
Group G Standings:
1. CSKA Moscow (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS; 4)
2. Real Madrid (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. AS Roma (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
4. FC Viktoria Plzen (GP: 2; GD: -5; PTS: 1)
NOTE: Real Madrid defeated AS Roma 3-0 on September 19.
Two games were contested on the opening day of UEFA Champions League Group G play on Wednesday.
At Madrid:
Isco (45'), Gareth Bale (58'), and Mariano Diaz (90'+2, that's him celebrating after scoring) each scored once as Real Madrid opened their Champions League title defense by dominating visiting AS Roma 3-0.
Associated Press photo by Manu Fernandez
At Plzen, Czech Republic:
Fydor Chalov (49') and Nikola Vlasic (PK-90'+5) each delivered a goal as CSKA Moscow came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 road draw with FC Viktoria Plzen.
Michael Krmencik scored both of the Czech clubs goals in the 29th and 41st minutes. That's him, right, celebrating after scoring his second tally.
Associated Press photo by Petr David Josek
Group G Standings:
1. Real Madrid (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. CSKA Moscow (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. FC Viktoria Plzen (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. AS Roma (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
NOTE: CSKA Moscow scored two road goals in their Wednesday 2-2 draw with FC Viktoria Plzen.
