THE RESULTS
Benfica 0 - 2 Zenit
Zenit took the lead through Hulk 5mins into the game with an assist from Oleg Shatov, at the 22mins play time Zenit got the second goal through Axel Witsel with an assist from Danny just 4mins earlier the Benfica goal keeper Artur saw red. Zenit consolidated on their first half 2 goals lead to make it the only team of the night with an away win.
Burussia Dortmund 2 - 0 Arsenal
The gunners team return to a familiar ground but does not seem to be getting it right as they are a goal down at half time. The goal came Ciro Immobile just at the close of half time. However, Arsenal also missed a great chance through wellbeck just before Dortmund scored their goal. The London team could not produce any stunning performance as Dortmund got the second to seal the defeat with a two goals advantage. Aubameyang got the second goal at 48mins for the home team, and the team ensured the gunners did not pull the trigger at all.
Galatasaray 1 - 1 Anderlecht
This match didn't produce much highlight point except for yellow cards. It ended nil all in the first half. However, both teams ensured the match did not end in a barren draw as they drew 1-all to end the game.
Juventus 2 - 0 Malmo
Ended nil all in the first half. The Old Lady of Turin was two goals better in the second half as they take the win at home. Carlos Tevez got a brace for Juventus at the 59min and 90mins to seal the win for his team.
Liverpool 2 - Ludogorets
Liverpool returns to champions league after 5 years of being out of the competition. The match ended goalless in the first half. Both the second half was intriguing as three goals were seen. Liverpool was the better side as they dot two of the three goals to start their long absence with a win. The first goal for Liverpool was from their new acquisition, Mario Balotelli at 82mins of play. Dani Abalo pulled one back for the visitors in extra time of the game to level up score. Captain fantastic, Steven Gerrard got the second goal from the spot in extra time to ensure the Anfield team gets a dramatic winner.
Monaco 1 - 0 Bayern Leverkusen
Nothing much in the first half except two yellow cards. The second half was more lively as the home team scored a goal through Joao Moutinho at the 61mins time of play.
Olypiakos 3 - 2 Athletico Madrid
Olypiakos was two goals better than Athletico Madrid in then fisrt half of the game. The first goal came in 13 mins by Arthur Musuaku with an assist from Afellay, Ibrahim Afellay, the assist provider got the second goal for Olypiakos at 31mins into play. Mario Mansukic responded with a goal fro Athletico with an assist from Christian Ansaldi at the 38mins play time. The first half ended 2 - 1. Athletico have to step up their game to show the win over Real Madrid in La Liga was no fluke. The second half produced two more goals, one each from both teams. Mitroglou scored the third for the home team at 73mins while Griezmann got the second for the away team at the 86mins
Real Madrid 5 - 1 Basel
This is by far the most active game for the night with 5 goals in the first time alone, and of course Real Madrid scoring most of the goals. The first goal was an own goal by Marek Suchy, the second goal was by the Welshman Gareth Bale with an assist from Luka Modric at the 30mins marker. Luka Modric was also involed just a minute after the second goal to set up golden boy, Christiano Ronaldo for the third goal at the 31mins marker. World cup wonder kid James Rodriguez made it 4 at the 37 mins marker. Madrid took their eyes off the ball a minute after their fourth goal as Derlis Gonzalez pulled one back for Basel with an assist from Luca Zuffi. The first half ended 4 - 1. Karem Benzema made it 5 for the defending champions in the second half with an assist from Chritiano Ronaldo at the 79mins marker.
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