Real Madrid CF can finish no higher than second in Group H as they prepare for the latest instalment of their rivalry with Borussia Dortmund, who are attempting to claim the section's UEFA Europa League qualifying spot.• Real Madrid have ten points, three behind leaders Tottenham Hotspur FC, but they cannot overtake the English side due to their inferior head-to-head record. • Dortmund have two points, level with Tottenham's final opponents APOEL FC, who drew 1-1 both away and home against the German club. In case both matchday six games are drawn Dortmund will be qualified due to superior goal difference
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Barcelona return marks daunting start for Celtic
FC Barcelona open their Group C campaign against a Celtic FC side with unhappy memories of their last visit to Camp Nou.• Celtic lost 6-1 to Barcelona in their last participation in the group stage in 2013 and face a tough start against the five-time winners on matchday one.Previous meetings• Barcelona beat Celtic 3-1 in a pre-season friendly in Dublin on 30 July this year. Although Leigh Griffiths cancelled out Arda Turan's opening effort, Efe Ambrose's own goal and a Munir El Haddadi strike secured the Azulgrana's victory.• The starting XIs were:Celtic: Gordon, Janko, Ambrose, O'Connell, Izaguirre, Brown, Bitton, McG... UEFA.com - News