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2018-19 UEFA Champions League Group H.
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Two games on Wednesday marked the conclusion of action from Group H of the UEFA Champions League.
At Bern, Switzerland:
Guillaume Hoarau scored twice (PK-30', 68') as BSC Young Boys closed out their European campaign by knocking off visiting AS Roma 2-1 for their lone group-stage victory.
The guests still locked up top spot in Group H due to Manchester United's road defeat against Sevilla.
In the above photo, we see Juve's Cristiano Ronaldo fighting for the ball against Young Boys' Loris Benito, right.
Keystone photo via Associated Press by Anthony Anex
At Valencia, Spain:
Philip Anthony Jones' own goal in the 47th minute proved vital as Sevilla, already bound for the knockout stage of the Europa League, defeated Champions League knockout-stage-bound Manchester United 2-1 at home, preventing the English club from finishing atop Group H.
Here, we the Red Devils' Marcus Rashford jumping for the ball with Valencia defender Ezequiel Garay.
Associated Press photo by Alberto Salz
Final Group H Standings:
1. Juventus (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 12)
2. Manchester United (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
3. Valencia (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
4. BSC Young Boys (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS: 4)
Juventus and Manchester United advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage.
Valencia qualified for the knockout stage of the Europa League.
Two games were contested in Group H of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.
At Manchester, England:
Marouane Fellaini's stoppage time goal (90'+1, shown here) carried Manchester United to a 1-0 home win over BSC Young Boys and a berth in the Champions League's knockout stage.
Getty Images photo
At Turin, Italy:
Mario Mandzukic scored the only goal of the match in the 59th minute as Juventus defeated visiting Valencia 1-0 to lock up a berth in the Champions League's knockout stage while the Spanish club will play in the Europa League's Round of 32.
Here's Juve's Paulo Dybala (center), challenging Valencia's Santi Mina for the ball.
Associated Press photo by Antonio Calanni
Group H Standings:
1. x-Juventus (GP: 5; GD: +6; PTS: 12)
2. x-Manchester United (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
3. z-Valencia (GP: 5; GD: -1; PTS: 5)
4. o-BSC Young Boys (GP: 5; GD: -9; PTS: 1)
x-Clinched berth in Champions League knockout stage
z-Eliminated from Champions League but clinched berth in Europa League knockout stage
o-Eliminated from European competition
Action from Group H of the UEFA Champions League resumed on Wednesday with two games.
At Valencia, Spain:
Santi Mina scored twice (14', 42') as Valencia defeated visiting BSC Young Boys 3-1.
Here's Young Boys' Roger Assale, center, celebrating after scoring what proved to be his now-eliminated team's only goal in the 37th minute.
Associated Press photo by Alberto Saiz
At Turin, Italy:
Leonardo Bonucci's own goal in the 90th minute proved costly as Manchester United knocked off Juventus 2-1 on the road.
Here are Juve forward Paulo Dybala (left), Red Devils' midfielder Paul Pogba, and Juve midfielder Miralem Pjanic reacting to the own goal that propelled ManU to the victory on the road.
Associated Press photo by Antonio Calanni
Group H Standings:
1. Juventus (GP: 4; GD: +5; PTS: 9)
2. Manchester United (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
3. Valencia (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
4. z-BSC Young Boys (GP: 4; GD: -8; PTS: 1)
z-Eliminated from tournament but still alive for Europa League knockout-stage berth
Two UEFA Champions League Group H matches were contested on Tuesday.
At Bern, Switzerland:
Guillaume Hoarau's successful penalty kick in the 55th minute (as shown here) lifted BSC Young Boys to a 1-1 home draw with Valencia.
Michy Batshuayi scored for the Spanish club in minute #26.
Keystone photo via Associated Press by Peter Klaunzer
At Manchester, England:
Paulo Dybala's goal in the 17th minute proved enough for Juventus as the Italian club defeated Manchester United 1-0 on the road.
That ol' Paulo (right) celebrating the goal with ex-Red Devil Cristiano Ronaldo.
Associated Press photo by Dave Thompson
Group H Standings:
1. Juventus (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
2. Manchester United (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
3. Valencia (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 2)
4. BSC Young Boys (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 1)
Two games were contested on Tuesday in Group H of the UEFA Champions League.
At Turin, Italy:
Paulo Dybala produced a hat trick (5', 33', 69') as Juventus overcame the absence of the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo by dominating visiting BSC Young Boys 3-0.
Here's Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri taking in the action from the sidelines.
Associated Press photo by Luca Bruno
At Manchester, England:
Valencia gained a 0-0 road deadlock with Manchester United who are currently going through a subpar start to their domestic league campaign.
Here, we see the Red Devils' Romelu Lukaku (center) attempting a shot on goal against two Bats---defenders Ezequiel Garay (left) and Gabriel Paulista.
Associated Press photo by Jon Super
Group H Standings:
1. Juventus (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
2. Manchester United (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
3. Valencia (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
4. BSC Young Boys (GP: 2; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
Action from Group H of the UEFA Champions League opened on Wednesday with a pair of games.
At Bern, Switzerland:
Paul Pogba scored twice (35', PK-44') as Manchester United dominated BSC Young Boys 3-0 on the road.
Here are some Young Boys fans in the stands in the Swiss capital prior to kickoff time.
Keystone photo via Associated Press by Anthony Anex
At Valencia, Spain:
Miralem Pjanic scored twice (PK-45', PK-51') as Juventus overcame Cristian Ronaldo's red card and defeated Valencia 2-0 on the road.
That's Juve's coach Massimiliano Allegri shouting from the sidelines during the match.
Associated Press photo by Alberto Saiz
Group H Standings:
1. Manchester United (GP: 1; GD: + 3; PTS: 3)
2. Juventus (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Valencia (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. BSC Young Boys (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
