Friday, November 26, 2021

UEFA Champions League, Group C: Lions Join Ajax In Knockout Stage; Dortmund To Europa League; Black Eagles Eliminated From European Competition

 Two games were contested on Wednesday in Group C of the UEFA Champions League.


At Istanbul, Turkey:


Sebastien Haller scored twice (54', 69') as Ajax Amsterdam locked up top spot in Group C after eliminating Besiktas from European competition 2-1 on the road.


At Lisbon:


Pedro Goncalves scored twice (30', 39') as Sporting CP locked up berth in the Champions League's knockout stage after defeating visiting Borussia Dortmund 3-1.


The German club will be transferred to the Europa League as a result.


Group C Standings:


1. y-Ajax Amsterdam (GP: 5; GD: +13; PTS: 15)

2. x-Sporting CP (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 9)

3. z-Borussia Dortmund (GP: 5; GD: -6; PTS: 6)

4. o-Besiktas (GP: 5; GD: -11; PTS: 0)


y-Won Group C and qualified for the Champions League's knockout stage

x-Qualified for the Champions League's knockout stage

z-Eliminated from Champions League contention but qualified for the Europa League's knockout stage

o-Eliminated from European competition

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