Story so farFor just the second time in eight seasons Real Madrid had to settle for second in their group – and as in 2012/13, it was Dortmund who finished above them. The German team profited from late equalisers in both encounters, though Madrid were grateful for one of their own at Legia and twice against Sporting CP. The holders blew away the cobwebs in the last 16, though, overpowering an impressive Napoli side 6-2 on aggregate. Next up: Bayern.Record this season: P8 W5 D3 L0 F22 A12 Highlights... UEFA.com - News
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Legia feat perks Polish president
It has been a rather mixed return to the UEFA Champions League after 21 years for Legia Warszawa but it had a happy ending that received a presidential seal of approval. Having already conceded a record-equalling 24 goals prior to their final match, Legia delighted the home fans with a 1-0 defeat of Sporting CP on Wednesday which took them above their visitors into Group F third place, earning a UEFA Europa League round of 32 spot. "Polish president Andrzej Duda came to our dressing room after the game, which means we did something special," said forward Aleksandar Prijovic.The Swiss striker has been a key
Wins for Fenerbahçe, Legia and Rosenborg
Champions routeAstana 1-1 CelticYuri Logvinenko headed in Patrick Twumasi's corner to give Astana a 19th-minute lead, but Leigh Griffiths, who was also on the mark in the previous round, equalised with 12 minutes left after good work from Patrick Roberts.Rosenborg 2-1 APOELJørgen Skjelvik assisted Christian Gytkjaer for the Norwegian side's opener and then made it 2-0 himself with a high finish just prior to the break. Replacement George Efrem struck at the back post on 67 minutes to halve APOEL's arrears.Astra Giurgiu 1-1 KøbenhavnDebutants Astra went in front early on when Filipe Te... UEFA.com - News