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Group A Barcelona 1-0 Chelsea Minute-by-minute text commentary Levski Sofia 0-0 Werder BremenGroup A Barcelona 1-0 Chelsea Minute-by-minute text commentary Levski Sofia 0-0 Werder Bremen
Group BFT Spartak Moscow 0-1 Inter Milan Bayern Munich 0-0 SportingGroup BFT Spartak Moscow 0-1 Inter Milan Bayern Munich 0-0 Sporting
Group C Liverpool 0-0 Bordeaux Minute-by-minute text commentary PSV Eindhoven 0-0 GalatasarayGroup C Liverpool 0-0 Bordeaux Minute-by-minute text commentary PSV Eindhoven 0-0 Galatasaray
Group D Roma 0-0 Olympiacos Shakhtar Donetsk 0-0 Valencia Group D Roma 0-0 Olympiacos Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 Valencia
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GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times GMT)GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times GMT)
By Charlie HendersonBy Charlie Henderson
1956: An early change at Anfield with Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh hobbling off to be replaced by Edixon Perea
1954: The action on the Mediterranean is dominating proceedings so far, but what's going on by the Mersey? John Arne Riise, sporting a sharp new haircut shoots well wide.
1953: More sparkling play from Barcelona, this time down the right, but Ronaldinho blazes Lionel Messi's pull back over the bar.
1950: Valencia boast a 100% record in Group D and that is the first goal they have conceded in eight matches against former Soviet Union sides.
1948: GOAL Shaktar Donetsk 1-0 ValenciaWhat a start. Another goal flies in and it is a shock with Rodrigues Jadson giving the Ukranians the lead against their Spanish visitors.
1947: GOAL Barcelona 1-0 ChelseaFrank Rijkaard's not uptight anymore. Chelsea stand off their hosts and Deco arrows a wonderful, low, right-footed shot beyond Hilario from outside the area.1947: GOAL Barcelona 1-0 ChelseaFrank Rijkaard's not uptight anymore. Chelsea stand off their hosts and Deco arrows a wonderful, low, right-footed shot beyond Hilario from outside the area.
1946: Barca boss Frank Rijkaard is looking strangely uptight early doors on the touchline. He has been under some pressure recently.1946: Barca boss Frank Rijkaard is looking strangely uptight early doors on the touchline. He has been under some pressure recently.
1945: Chelsea, wearing white, get the ball rolling in Barcelona. The action also starts in Liverpool.1945: Chelsea, wearing white, get the ball rolling in Barcelona. The action also starts in Liverpool.
1942: They are also out at Anfield and around the five other grounds.1942: They are also out at Anfield and around the five other grounds.
1941: The players emerge at the Nou Camp and there's Frank Lampard gazing up at the surroundings. Could he one day play here for the home side? Has he been checking out the estate agents in his free time before the match?1941: The players emerge at the Nou Camp and there's Frank Lampard gazing up at the surroundings. Could he one day play here for the home side? Has he been checking out the estate agents in his free time before the match?
1940: A report has revealed that Britain spends in the region of £120m on Halloween. Well that's just a drop in the ocean compared to what is on view in the Barcelona tunnel.1940: A report has revealed that Britain spends in the region of £120m on Halloween. Well that's just a drop in the ocean compared to what is on view in the Barcelona tunnel.
1919: FULL-TIME Spartak Moscow 0-1 Inter MilanJulio Cruz's first-minute goal proves the difference in Moscow, where the Group B match started early due to the time difference. Local clocks in the Russian capital read 2219 as the final whistle goes.1919: FULL-TIME Spartak Moscow 0-1 Inter MilanJulio Cruz's first-minute goal proves the difference in Moscow, where the Group B match started early due to the time difference. Local clocks in the Russian capital read 2219 as the final whistle goes.
TEAM NEWSTEAM NEWS
Group AGroup A
Chelsea are without Andriy Shevchenko, but Didier Drogba starts. Khalid Boulahrouz, Ashley Cole and Claude Makelele return, with Paulo Ferreira, Wayne Bridge and Joe Cole the men to make way from the team that beat Sheffield United. Barcelona recall Lionel Messi after injury, while midfield anchorman Edmilson is replaced with Thiago Motta.Chelsea are without Andriy Shevchenko, but Didier Drogba starts. Khalid Boulahrouz, Ashley Cole and Claude Makelele return, with Paulo Ferreira, Wayne Bridge and Joe Cole the men to make way from the team that beat Sheffield United. Barcelona recall Lionel Messi after injury, while midfield anchorman Edmilson is replaced with Thiago Motta.
Levski Sofia are without injured keeper Georgi Petkov who is replaced by 18-year-old Nikolay Mihaylov and the Bulgarians are without three first-choice strikers. German international midfielder Tim Borowski is still out injured for Werder Bremen, who are top of the Bundesliga.Levski Sofia are without injured keeper Georgi Petkov who is replaced by 18-year-old Nikolay Mihaylov and the Bulgarians are without three first-choice strikers. German international midfielder Tim Borowski is still out injured for Werder Bremen, who are top of the Bundesliga.
Group BGroup B
Bayern Munich, who need a point to qualify, are without German international duo Bastian Schweinsteiger and Lucas Podolski. The suspended duo are replaced by Andreas Ottl and Roy Makaay. Sporting are at full strength.Bayern Munich, who need a point to qualify, are without German international duo Bastian Schweinsteiger and Lucas Podolski. The suspended duo are replaced by Andreas Ottl and Roy Makaay. Sporting are at full strength.
Group CGroup C
Boss Rafa Benitez breaks the habit of a lifetime and actually names an unchanged Liverpool team having rotated things for 99 successive games. Bordeaux striker Lilian Laslandes has not proved his fitness so Marouane Chamakh plays, and Gerald Cid comes in for Marc Planus in defence.Boss Rafa Benitez breaks the habit of a lifetime and actually names an unchanged Liverpool team having rotated things for 99 successive games. Bordeaux striker Lilian Laslandes has not proved his fitness so Marouane Chamakh plays, and Gerald Cid comes in for Marc Planus in defence.
PSV Eindhoven, like Liverpool, could also go through tonight, stick with young midfielder Ibrahim Afellay. Hakan Sukur does not make the Galatasaray starting XI and out-of-form striker Hasan Kabze did not even make the trip to the Netherlands.PSV Eindhoven, like Liverpool, could also go through tonight, stick with young midfielder Ibrahim Afellay. Hakan Sukur does not make the Galatasaray starting XI and out-of-form striker Hasan Kabze did not even make the trip to the Netherlands.
Group DGroup D
Shaktar Donetsk are without suspended duo Viacheslav Sviderskiy and Anatoly Tymoschuk and Bohdan Shust replaces Stipe Pletikosa in goal. Valencia are juggling a host of injuries with Jaime Gavilan, David Albelda, Ruben Baraja, Vicente Rodriguez, Asier Del Horno and Carlos Marchena all injured.Shaktar Donetsk are without suspended duo Viacheslav Sviderskiy and Anatoly Tymoschuk and Bohdan Shust replaces Stipe Pletikosa in goal. Valencia are juggling a host of injuries with Jaime Gavilan, David Albelda, Ruben Baraja, Vicente Rodriguez, Asier Del Horno and Carlos Marchena all injured.
Roma have opted for a lone striker, with Francesco Totti leading the line. Simone Perrotta has failed a late fitness test on his knee. Olympiacos are without Nery Alberto Castillo, Grogoris Georgatos and Marco Ne.Roma have opted for a lone striker, with Francesco Totti leading the line. Simone Perrotta has failed a late fitness test on his knee. Olympiacos are without Nery Alberto Castillo, Grogoris Georgatos and Marco Ne.