Real Madrid, who had already qualified for the knockout stages before Tuesday’s matches, enjoyed a record-breaking evening in the Spanish capital, smashing Swedish minnows Malmo 8-0 to equal the biggest ever victory in the Champions League group stage.
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United’s Champions League fate was in their own hands prior to kick-off and within 10 minutes of game-time it appeared they were in control of it as Anthony Martial opened the scoreline.
Roma’s hard-core fans have boycotted several matches at the Stadio Olimpico, including the derby against Lazio, in protest at new security measures which have split the “curve” – the ends of the stadium where the ultras sit.
The surprising 1-0 win by Sevilla over Juventus dropped the Italians into second place of Group D. Still we had chances, but they have also chances. Of course it’s better not to draw Barcelona or Real Madrid at this stage but it’s only one round we avoid them. The clash ended by a draw 1-1.
This fall from grace is not only represented in the Champions League but in the Premier League as well.
Gary Neville will make his head coaching debut in a pressure-packed setting at Valencia’s Mestalla Stadium on Wednesday.
Despite finishing second in the Premier League, they never really looked like winning the title.
Rahim Sterling lifted a listless Manchester City with two stunning goals in the 80th and 81st minutes to propel them into the top of Group D in a 4-2 win against Mönchengladbach at the Etihad. “We scored goals. They are canceling goals”, said United manager Louis van Gaal in a post-match interview -pointing to the fact that Wolfsburg players complained right after Mata’s offside ruling, leaving the lineman in agreement.
Wolfsburg’s 29-game unbeaten run at home came to an end Saturday when Shinji Kagawa scored Borussia Dortmund’s victor in the 93rd minute, two minutes after Ricardo Rodriguez had equalized.
With Manchester United getting knocked out on Tuesday and Arsenal facing elimination, one has to wonder whether the once kings of Europe have been dethroned.
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Unted is a point behind Wolfsburg and needs a win to guarantee progression to the round of 16, or a favor from CSKA Moscow at PSV Eindhoven in the other group game.
