Friday, November 26, 2021

UEFA Champions League, Group D: Los Blancos Gain Revenge On Europa League-Bound Sheriff; Nerazzurri Advance To Champions League Round Of 16; Shakhtar Eliminated From European Competition

 Two games were played on Wednesday in Group D of the UEFA Champions League.


At Milan, Italy:


Edin Dzeko scored twice (61', 67') as Inter Milan locked up a berth in the Champions League's Round of 16 after blanking visiting Shakhtar Donetrsk 2-0, knocking the Ukrainian club from European competition.


At Tiraspol, Moldova:


David Alaba (30'), Toni Kroos (45'+1), and Karim Benzema (55') each scored once as Real Madrid avenged their shock September home defeat by handcuffing FC Sheriff 3-0 on the road, sending the Moldovan club into the Europa League.


Group D Standings:


1. x-Real Madrid (GP: 5; GD: +9; PTS: 12)

2. x-Inter Milan (GP: 5; GD: +5; PTS: 10)

3. z-FC Sheriff (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 6)

4. o-Shakhtar Donetsk (GP: 5; GD: -10; PTS: 1)


x-Clinched berth in Champions League knockout stage

z-Eliminated from Champions League but qualified for Europa League knockout stage

o-Eliminated from European competition

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