The last round of group stage matches of this season’s UEFA Champions League did not pass without surprises and shocking results. Though many of the group standings were already settled before the final matches, the hitherto weeping boys decided to give their all in the last fight.
Manchester United were 2-0 down before the break at the Estadi de Mestalla in Valecia. Soler put the homeside in front on the 17th minute before Phil Jones scored an own goal. Marcus Rashford came from the bench to pull one back for the Red Devils.
United are second in their group behind Juventus, who were beaten by Young Boys 2-1 in Switzerland. Hoarau scored in each half before Dybala got a consolation for the visitors. While Juventus and Manchester United qualify for the round of 16, Valencia will continue their Europe campaign in the Europa League.
CSKA Moscow were unstoppable at the Santiago Benabau as they humbled defending champions, Real Madrid 0-3. However, the Russians finished last in their group while Real Madrid finished tops. Real Madrid and qualify for the round of 16 while Plzen will move to the Europa League.
In other matches, Manchester City defeated Hoffenheim 2-1 to win group F. They are joined in the round of 16 by Lyon, who drew 1-1 with Shakhtar Donetsk.
Bayern Munich and Ajax settled for a 3-3 draw as both teams progressed in the competition while Benfica, who defeated AEK Athens by a lone goal will play in the Europa League. The round of 16 draws will hold on Monday.
