Group F: Arsenal, Dortmund and Naples still racing Arsenal, Premier League leader, has consistently beat OM (2-0), already eliminated from the competition. However, Londoners are still not guaranteed to be qualified for the knockout. Borussia Dortmund, finalist in the last edition, beat Naples (3-1) and keep as their opponents a good chance to qualify. Verdict at the last day. Group E: Chelsea beaten again by the Basel Defeated surprise Basel at Stamford Bridge on the opening day (2-1), Londoners was again beaten on Tuesday by Basel St. Jacques Park. However, this result still allows Chelsea to qualify for the knockout. The Helvetii play their qualification for the knockout stages at the last day on the lawn of Schalke 04, held in check by Romania Steaua Bucharest. The winner of this duel will go into eighths. Group G: Atletico already qualified, the ballot favorable Zenith The Atletico Madrid already qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League, went to 1-1 Tuesday night on the lawn of Zenit St. Petersburg. Russians are favorable ballot. Opposed to Austria Vienna, FC Porto could not do better than a draw (1-1). The Portuguese champions will have to impose against Atletico Madrid and then hope for a misstep Zenith in Vienna at the last day. Group H: FC Barcelona already qualified, Ajax and AC Milan in the fight AC Milan now in crisis in Serie A, dominated Glasgow Celtic at Celtic Park (3-0). Currently 2nd in the hen, the Rossoneri have their destiny in their hands. Ajax Amsterdam is imposed (2-1) against Barcelona, a priori less interested than usual because already qualified and still without Messi (injury thigh). The Dutch group will contest the final against AC Milan, in Italy. The winner will go into eighths. With news (AFP and Reuters)
FOOTBALL: Champions League: Arsenal corrects OM, Chelsea in the knockout
Group F: Arsenal, Dortmund and Naples still racing Arsenal, Premier League leader, has consistently beat OM (2-0), already eliminated from the competition. However, Londoners are still not guaranteed to be qualified for the knockout. Borussia Dortmund, finalist in the last edition, beat Naples (3-1) and keep as their opponents a good chance to qualify. Verdict at the last day. Group E: Chelsea beaten again by the Basel Defeated surprise Basel at Stamford Bridge on the opening day (2-1), Londoners was again beaten on Tuesday by Basel St. Jacques Park. However, this result still allows Chelsea to qualify for the knockout. The Helvetii play their qualification for the knockout stages at the last day on the lawn of Schalke 04, held in check by Romania Steaua Bucharest. The winner of this duel will go into eighths. Group G: Atletico already qualified, the ballot favorable Zenith The Atletico Madrid already qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League, went to 1-1 Tuesday night on the lawn of Zenit St. Petersburg. Russians are favorable ballot. Opposed to Austria Vienna, FC Porto could not do better than a draw (1-1). The Portuguese champions will have to impose against Atletico Madrid and then hope for a misstep Zenith in Vienna at the last day. Group H: FC Barcelona already qualified, Ajax and AC Milan in the fight AC Milan now in crisis in Serie A, dominated Glasgow Celtic at Celtic Park (3-0). Currently 2nd in the hen, the Rossoneri have their destiny in their hands. Ajax Amsterdam is imposed (2-1) against Barcelona, a priori less interested than usual because already qualified and still without Messi (injury thigh). The Dutch group will contest the final against AC Milan, in Italy. The winner will go into eighths. With news (AFP and Reuters)