Leicester City became the first ever English club to win their first three Champions League games, while Tottenham Hotspur couldn’t break down a resolute Bayer Leverkusen.
To Group E first where Tottenham’s Hugo Lloris was the busier of the two goalkeepers as Mauricio Pochettino’s side ground out a 0-0 draw at Bayer Leverkusen. In particular, the French international made a terrific save from Javier Hernández in the second half in a shot that probably would have been given as a goal but for goal line technology.
In the group’s other game, Lacina Traoré put CSKA Moscow ahead against parent club Monaco ten minutes before half time, only for the Ligue 1 side to score a late equaliser for the second game running, Bernnardo Silva netting three minutes before full time.
GROUP E:
No change – unbeaten Monaco top, Tottenham in second. #UCL pic.twitter.com/VbgPYMs8yv— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) October 18, 2016
In Group F, Legia Warsaw made a bright start against Real Madrid at the Bernabéu, but normal service was resumed as early as the 17th minute when Gareth Bale put the home side in front. Tomasz Jodlowiec put through his own net four minutes later, and although Miroslav Radovic converted a penalty for Legia two minutes after that, further strikes from Marco Asensio, Lucas Vázquez and Álvaro Morata gave Real a comprehensive 5-1 win.
Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund kept up the pace with Real by recording a 2-1 away at Sporting CP. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Julian Weigl had the away side going in 2-0 at half time before Bruno César halved the defecit with around 23 minutes remaining.
GROUP F:
Dortmund and Real Madrid still level on points atop the section. #UCL pic.twitter.com/y7r5ESBzP1— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) October 18, 2016
In Group G, Leicester City became only the fifth side in Champions League history to win their first three matches in the competition, beating FC Copenhagen 1-0 at the King Power Stadium. Riyad Mahrez scored the only goal of the game five minutes before half time, though Foxes keeper Kasper Schmeichel was called into action to make a terrific save from Andreas Cornelius late on.
In the group’s other game, FC Porto earned their first win of this season’s competition with a late 2-1 win at Club Brugge. Jelle Vossen had the home side ahead after 12 minutes, but Miguel Layún and a stoppage time winner from André Silva overturned the deficit and kept Porto in a good position for qualification to the next round.
GROUP G:
Leicester flying high! #UCL pic.twitter.com/J5B2RYjcBG— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) October 18, 2016
Finally to Group H, where Juventus recorded a 1-0 win at Lyon, The Bianconeri had a few nervy minutes, Alexandre Lacazette missed a first half penalty and Mario Lemina was sent off in the second, before Juan Cuadrado popped up with the winner 15 minutes from time.
Meanwhile, a Samir Nasri goal in the first half kept Sevilla level on points with Juve as they defeated Dinamo Zagreb 1-0. They now look on course to progress to the knockout stages, which is good news for everyone currently in the Europa League.
What tonight’s result means for @ChampionsLeague Group H ? #UCL #FinoAllaFine #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/s53nphR4cR
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) October 19, 2016
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