Tuesday, November 23, 2021

UEFA Champions League, Group H: Chelsea, Juve Advance To Knockout Stage; It's The Europa League For Zenit; Malmo Eliminated From European Competition

 Two games were contested on Tuesday as Group H play in the UEFA Champions League resumed.


At London:


Trevoh Chalobah (25'), Reece James (55'), Callum Hudson-Odoi (58'), and Timo Werner (90'+5) each scored once as Chelsea demolished visiting Juventus 4-0 as both clubs advanced to the knockout stage.


At Malmo, Sweden:


Yaroslav Rakitskyi's late successful penalty kick (90'+2) lifted Zenit Saint Petersburg to a 1-1 road draw with Malmo and a berth in the Europa League's knockout stage.


Soren Rieks scored at 28 minutes for the Swedish club, now eliminated from European competition.


Group H Standings:


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

2. x-Juventus (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 12)

3. z-Zenit Saint Petersburg (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 4)

4. o-Malmo FF (GP: 5; GD: -12; PTS: 1)


NOTE: Chelsea outscored Juventus 4-1 in the course of the two games contested between the two clubs.


x-Clinched berth in Champions League knockout stage


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


o-Eliminated from European competition

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