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Group E Lyon 1-0 Dynamo Kiev FT Real Madrid 1-0 Steaua Bucuresti FTGroup E Lyon 1-0 Dynamo Kiev FT Real Madrid 1-0 Steaua Bucuresti FT
Group F Benfica 3-0 Celtic FT Minute-by-minute text commentary FC Copenhagen 1-0 Man Utd FT Minute-by-minute text commentaryGroup F Benfica 3-0 Celtic FT Minute-by-minute text commentary FC Copenhagen 1-0 Man Utd FT Minute-by-minute text commentary
Group G Arsenal 0-0 CSKA Moscow FT Minute-by-minute text commentary Hamburg 1-3 Porto FTGroup G Arsenal 0-0 CSKA Moscow FT Minute-by-minute text commentary Hamburg 1-3 Porto FT
Group H AC Milan 4-1 Anderlecht FT AEK Athens 1-0 Lille FTGroup H AC Milan 4-1 Anderlecht FT AEK Athens 1-0 Lille FT
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GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times GMT)GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times GMT)
By Dan WarrenBy Dan Warren
AS THE GROUPS STANDAS THE GROUPS STAND
Group E: Simple. Lyon and Real Madrid are through after both enjoyed 1-0 wins. Steaua Bucharest and Dynamo Kiev are left to scrap it out for the Uefa Cup consolation prize.Group E: Simple. Lyon and Real Madrid are through after both enjoyed 1-0 wins. Steaua Bucharest and Dynamo Kiev are left to scrap it out for the Uefa Cup consolation prize.
Group F: After a disastrous night for Britain's representatives, Group F is suddenly looking open again. All four teams could still qualify, but Manchester United remain in the box seat with nine points from four games.Group F: After a disastrous night for Britain's representatives, Group F is suddenly looking open again. All four teams could still qualify, but Manchester United remain in the box seat with nine points from four games.
Group G: Hamburg are bottom, no matter what. But CSKA Moscow lead Arsenal and Porto by a point and this group looks like it could go to the final round of games.Group G: Hamburg are bottom, no matter what. But CSKA Moscow lead Arsenal and Porto by a point and this group looks like it could go to the final round of games.
Group H: AC Milan's 4-1 win over Anderlecht was not quite enough to earn qualification as AEK Athens grabbed their first-ever Champions League win. But the Italian side are hot favourites to top the gourp, with AEK, Anderlecht and Lille likely to battle for second place.Group H: AC Milan's 4-1 win over Anderlecht was not quite enough to earn qualification as AEK Athens grabbed their first-ever Champions League win. But the Italian side are hot favourites to top the gourp, with AEK, Anderlecht and Lille likely to battle for second place.
2138: FULL-TIME Arsenal 0-0 CSKA MoscowNo way through for Arsenal, who are frustrated by a Moscow side still to concede a goal in the tournament.2138: FULL-TIME Arsenal 0-0 CSKA MoscowNo way through for Arsenal, who are frustrated by a Moscow side still to concede a goal in the tournament.
2135: FULL-TIME Benfica 3-0 CelticA miserable night for Celtic as Benfica take revenge for their 3-0 defeat in Glasgow by seeing off Gordon Strachan's men by the same score.2135: FULL-TIME Benfica 3-0 CelticA miserable night for Celtic as Benfica take revenge for their 3-0 defeat in Glasgow by seeing off Gordon Strachan's men by the same score.
2133: FULL-TIME FC Copenhagen 1-0 Manchester UnitedFC Copenhagen stun United as they score their first goal and grab their first win in the Champions League group stages. United have to do more work to earn their place in the knockout stage.2133: FULL-TIME FC Copenhagen 1-0 Manchester UnitedFC Copenhagen stun United as they score their first goal and grab their first win in the Champions League group stages. United have to do more work to earn their place in the knockout stage.
2131: GOAL AC Milan 4-1 AnderlechtAlberto Gilardino puts the icing on the cake of a convincing AC Milan win by netting the fourth with two minutes remaining.2131: GOAL AC Milan 4-1 AnderlechtAlberto Gilardino puts the icing on the cake of a convincing AC Milan win by netting the fourth with two minutes remaining.
2129: GOAL Hamburg 1-3 FC PortoWith three minutes remaining, Porto make sure of inflicting Hamburg's fourth successive defeat thanks to a goal from Bruno Moraes.2129: GOAL Hamburg 1-3 FC PortoWith three minutes remaining, Porto make sure of inflicting Hamburg's fourth successive defeat thanks to a goal from Bruno Moraes.
2128: Manchester United have a few minutes left to avoid becoming the first victims of FC Copenhagen in the Champions League.2128: Manchester United have a few minutes left to avoid becoming the first victims of FC Copenhagen in the Champions League.
2125: Gilberto has a header brilliantly turned around the post by CSKA Moscow keeper Igor Akinfeev. It's not looking like it's going to be their night.2125: Gilberto has a header brilliantly turned around the post by CSKA Moscow keeper Igor Akinfeev. It's not looking like it's going to be their night.
2120: GOAL AEK Athens 1-0 LilleCould we be witnessing Champions League history in Greece? AEK Athens are ahead against 10-man Lille thanks to Nikos Liberopoulos and they are within 16 minutes of a first Champions League at their 22nd attempt. Can they hold on?2120: GOAL AEK Athens 1-0 LilleCould we be witnessing Champions League history in Greece? AEK Athens are ahead against 10-man Lille thanks to Nikos Liberopoulos and they are within 16 minutes of a first Champions League at their 22nd attempt. Can they hold on?
2117: GOAL Benfica 3-0 CelticThe Portuguese side's third goal of the night is their best. Andrei Karyaka produces a fine first-time finish to all but seal the win for Benfica and pile more misery on to Celtic.2117: GOAL Benfica 3-0 CelticThe Portuguese side's third goal of the night is their best. Andrei Karyaka produces a fine first-time finish to all but seal the win for Benfica and pile more misery on to Celtic.
2112: GOAL Real Madrid 1-0 Steaua BucharestThe Spanish side have had to bide their time, but an own goal from Banel Nicolita has finall put them in front against their Romanian opponents. Real could qualify if they can hold on.2112: GOAL Real Madrid 1-0 Steaua BucharestThe Spanish side have had to bide their time, but an own goal from Banel Nicolita has finall put them in front against their Romanian opponents. Real could qualify if they can hold on.
2112: GOAL FC Copenhagen 1-0 Man UtdFormer Aston Villa striker Marcus Allback stuns United. The visitors don't deal with a corner and Atiba Hutchinson heads towards goal where Allback is able to fumble the ball over the line with his shin. Suddenly, Group F is looking a lot less straightforward for the British teams.2112: GOAL FC Copenhagen 1-0 Man UtdFormer Aston Villa striker Marcus Allback stuns United. The visitors don't deal with a corner and Atiba Hutchinson heads towards goal where Allback is able to fumble the ball over the line with his shin. Suddenly, Group F is looking a lot less straightforward for the British teams.
2110: Nuno Gomes comes close to adding a third for Benfica, sending a curling effort wide after chaotic scenes in the Celtic defence.2110: Nuno Gomes comes close to adding a third for Benfica, sending a curling effort wide after chaotic scenes in the Celtic defence.
2107: Another minute, another great chance goes begging for Arsenal. Thierry Henry races to the touchline and cuts the ball back across goal with Igor Akinfeev beaten. But Robin van Persie is a fraction too late with his slide in and the ball goes harmlessly wide.2107: Another minute, another great chance goes begging for Arsenal. Thierry Henry races to the touchline and cuts the ball back across goal with Igor Akinfeev beaten. But Robin van Persie is a fraction too late with his slide in and the ball goes harmlessly wide.
2105: GOAL Hamburg 1-2 PortoRafael van der Vaart finally gives Hamburg's beleagured fans something to cheer. If his side can find another goal, maybe they'll also get their first Champions League point.2105: GOAL Hamburg 1-2 PortoRafael van der Vaart finally gives Hamburg's beleagured fans something to cheer. If his side can find another goal, maybe they'll also get their first Champions League point.
2105: GOAL AC Milan 3-1 AnderlechtRoland Juhasz finds the net in Italy, although surely the home side aren't going to let them back into it.2105: GOAL AC Milan 3-1 AnderlechtRoland Juhasz finds the net in Italy, although surely the home side aren't going to let them back into it.
2103: GOAL Hamburg 0-2 PortoLisandro Lopez doubles the lead for the Portuguese side. Group G is increasingly looking like becoming some kind of Group of Death.2103: GOAL Hamburg 0-2 PortoLisandro Lopez doubles the lead for the Portuguese side. Group G is increasingly looking like becoming some kind of Group of Death.
2100: GOAL AC Milan 3-0 AnderlechtMilan seem set to book their place in the knockout stages and it's largely thanks to Kaka who completes a fine hat-trick to put them in total command.2100: GOAL AC Milan 3-0 AnderlechtMilan seem set to book their place in the knockout stages and it's largely thanks to Kaka who completes a fine hat-trick to put them in total command.
2059: Nervous moments for Arsenal. After their dominance in the match so far, the Gunners are grateful to Jens Lehmann who just does enough to block Vagner Love's effort after the CSKA Moscow striker broke clear and beat William Gallas.2059: Nervous moments for Arsenal. After their dominance in the match so far, the Gunners are grateful to Jens Lehmann who just does enough to block Vagner Love's effort after the CSKA Moscow striker broke clear and beat William Gallas.
2056: The match is opening up in Denmark and John O'Shea misses a good chance, sidefooting wide after being picked out by Wayne Rooney.2056: The match is opening up in Denmark and John O'Shea misses a good chance, sidefooting wide after being picked out by Wayne Rooney.
2055: A rare opening for Copenhagen, but Atiba Hutchinson heads weakly over after a decent cross.2055: A rare opening for Copenhagen, but Atiba Hutchinson heads weakly over after a decent cross.
2050: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fires in a shot for Manchester United which is comfortably saved.2050: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fires in a shot for Manchester United which is comfortably saved.
2047: The games involving Celtic and Arsenal are both back underway.2047: The games involving Celtic and Arsenal are both back underway.
2045: Manchester United are the first of the British teams to restart the second half and there's a change. Rio Ferdinand is on for Nemanja Vidic.2045: Manchester United are the first of the British teams to restart the second half and there's a change. Rio Ferdinand is on for Nemanja Vidic.
2032: HALF-TIME Arsenal 0-0 CSKA MoscowTomas Rosicky's staggering miss is the major talking point after a half in which the Gunners have dominated without being able to find a goal.2032: HALF-TIME Arsenal 0-0 CSKA MoscowTomas Rosicky's staggering miss is the major talking point after a half in which the Gunners have dominated without being able to find a goal.
2032: HALF-TIME Benfica 2-0 CelticGordon Strachan's side have shored things up after their bad start, but they have a lot to do to get anything out of their trip to Lisbon.2032: HALF-TIME Benfica 2-0 CelticGordon Strachan's side have shored things up after their bad start, but they have a lot to do to get anything out of their trip to Lisbon.
2031: HALF-TIME Copenhagen 0-0 Man UtdNot much drama in Denmark, although a draw will inch United to the brink of qualification for the next stage.2031: HALF-TIME Copenhagen 0-0 Man UtdNot much drama in Denmark, although a draw will inch United to the brink of qualification for the next stage.
2031: Extraordinary. It's almost as if Arsenal don't want to score. Thierry Henry cuts in from the left and squares the ball to Tomas Rosicky, who contrives to tap the ball into the arms of Igor Akinfeev from three yards with the goal at his mercy. It is quite possibly miss of the season.2031: Extraordinary. It's almost as if Arsenal don't want to score. Thierry Henry cuts in from the left and squares the ball to Tomas Rosicky, who contrives to tap the ball into the arms of Igor Akinfeev from three yards with the goal at his mercy. It is quite possibly miss of the season.
2030: GOAL Hamburg 0-1 FC PortoLucho Gonzalez piles more misery on to hapless Hamburg as he scores one minute before half-time. And what a goal! A full volley from nearly 30 yards screams into the top corner.2030: GOAL Hamburg 0-1 FC PortoLucho Gonzalez piles more misery on to hapless Hamburg as he scores one minute before half-time. And what a goal! A full volley from nearly 30 yards screams into the top corner.
2027: Not much happening at Copenhagen, where it looks like the biggest talking point could be the terrible surface. Apparently the stadium has been used for rock concerts and it's not helped the pitch one bit.2027: Not much happening at Copenhagen, where it looks like the biggest talking point could be the terrible surface. Apparently the stadium has been used for rock concerts and it's not helped the pitch one bit.
2019: Arsenal are bossing the match at the Emirates - but just can't find the final touch. Robin van Persie prods the ball wide after being set up by Alexander Hleb.2019: Arsenal are bossing the match at the Emirates - but just can't find the final touch. Robin van Persie prods the ball wide after being set up by Alexander Hleb.
2011: What a miss by Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas. The young Spanish star picks up a delightful return pass from Tomas Rosicky and rounds the goalkeeper - only to find the side netting from a tight angle.2011: What a miss by Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas. The young Spanish star picks up a delightful return pass from Tomas Rosicky and rounds the goalkeeper - only to find the side netting from a tight angle.
2010: SENDING OFFAEK Athens are yet to win a Champions League game in 21 attempts - but they've got a chance as they will play the last 70 minutes against Lille against 10 men. Stathis Tavlaridis is given his marching orders by referee Steve Bennett after picking up two bookings inside a minute.2010: SENDING OFFAEK Athens are yet to win a Champions League game in 21 attempts - but they've got a chance as they will play the last 70 minutes against Lille against 10 men. Stathis Tavlaridis is given his marching orders by referee Steve Bennett after picking up two bookings inside a minute.
2008: GOAL AC Milan 2-0 AnderlechtKaka nets his second of the evening, and fourth in this season's competition, as the Italian side aim to end the hopes of Anderlecht early on.2008: GOAL AC Milan 2-0 AnderlechtKaka nets his second of the evening, and fourth in this season's competition, as the Italian side aim to end the hopes of Anderlecht early on.
2007: GOAL Benfica 2-0 CelticIt's turning into a terrible night for Gary Caldwell. The Celtic man loses the flight of the ball as he tracks a long kick by Benfica goalkeeper Quim - and succeeds only in heading it into the path of Nuno Gomes who nets his first Champions League goal in eight years.2007: GOAL Benfica 2-0 CelticIt's turning into a terrible night for Gary Caldwell. The Celtic man loses the flight of the ball as he tracks a long kick by Benfica goalkeeper Quim - and succeeds only in heading it into the path of Nuno Gomes who nets his first Champions League goal in eight years.
2001: Thierry Henry almost rounds off a flowing Arsenal move with a goal - but his touch sends the ball just wide.2001: Thierry Henry almost rounds off a flowing Arsenal move with a goal - but his touch sends the ball just wide.
2000: GOAL Lyon 1-0 Dynamo KievThe Champions League's in-form outfit have made a fine start. Karim Benzema puts Lyon ahead on 14 minutes after good work from Sidney Govou, as the French side go for their fourth win in a row. A win for the home team will send them into the knockout stage.2000: GOAL Lyon 1-0 Dynamo KievThe Champions League's in-form outfit have made a fine start. Karim Benzema puts Lyon ahead on 14 minutes after good work from Sidney Govou, as the French side go for their fourth win in a row. A win for the home team will send them into the knockout stage.
1957: Wayne Rooney fires in the first shot for Manchester United and it's a decent effort, although Jesper Christiansen saves comfortably enough.1957: Wayne Rooney fires in the first shot for Manchester United and it's a decent effort, although Jesper Christiansen saves comfortably enough.
1955: GOAL Benfica 1-0 CelticA bad start for Celtic as the unfortunate Gary Caldwell puts the ball into his own net following a superb cross from the right by Nelson.1955: GOAL Benfica 1-0 CelticA bad start for Celtic as the unfortunate Gary Caldwell puts the ball into his own net following a superb cross from the right by Nelson.
1954: GOAL AC Milan 1-0 AnderlechtThe first Champions League goal of the night comes in Italy as Kaka scores from the penalty spot.1954: GOAL AC Milan 1-0 AnderlechtThe first Champions League goal of the night comes in Italy as Kaka scores from the penalty spot.
1952: Simao fires the ball across the Celtic area, but no-one gets the final touch.1952: Simao fires the ball across the Celtic area, but no-one gets the final touch.
1949: The home fans are jumping up and down en masse in Copenhagen. It serves two purposes - showing unity and helping them keep warm. But it's also been a decent start for the Danish side - they've forced a couple of early corners.1949: The home fans are jumping up and down en masse in Copenhagen. It serves two purposes - showing unity and helping them keep warm. But it's also been a decent start for the Danish side - they've forced a couple of early corners.
1946: Not the ideal start for Thierry Henry. He picks up a yellow card from Lubos Michel inside the first minute for a foul.1946: Not the ideal start for Thierry Henry. He picks up a yellow card from Lubos Michel inside the first minute for a foul.
1945: The eight matches get underway across Europe.1945: The eight matches get underway across Europe.
1941: Third and final weather report of the night comes from north London. It's chilly and, of course, Thierry Henry's got the gloves on - strangely the Moscow players seem less bothered. Only the goalie's wearing them.1941: Third and final weather report of the night comes from north London. It's chilly and, of course, Thierry Henry's got the gloves on - strangely the Moscow players seem less bothered. Only the goalie's wearing them.
1932: Over to the warmer climate of Portugal and the atmosphere in Lisbon is buidling. The home fans cheer as the traditional eagle of Benfica swoops into the Estadio de Luz and lands to grab a well-earned fish dish. Will that be the highlight of the evening for the home fans?1932: Over to the warmer climate of Portugal and the atmosphere in Lisbon is buidling. The home fans cheer as the traditional eagle of Benfica swoops into the Estadio de Luz and lands to grab a well-earned fish dish. Will that be the highlight of the evening for the home fans?
1930: Think it's cold in the UK? Well, you're right, it is. But it's colder in Denmark and the adverse weather does not seem to have helped the pitch in Copenhagen, which is not in the greatest condition for the visit of Manchester United.1930: Think it's cold in the UK? Well, you're right, it is. But it's colder in Denmark and the adverse weather does not seem to have helped the pitch in Copenhagen, which is not in the greatest condition for the visit of Manchester United.
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Group EGroup E
No joy for David Beckham, who is on the bench once again for Real Madrid. Ruud van Nistelrooy spearheads the Spanish side's frontline. Valentin Badea has the tricky task of playing up front solo for Steaua Bucharest.No joy for David Beckham, who is on the bench once again for Real Madrid. Ruud van Nistelrooy spearheads the Spanish side's frontline. Valentin Badea has the tricky task of playing up front solo for Steaua Bucharest.
Lyon goalkeeper Gregory Coupet will be hoping to help his side grab a fourth consecutive clean sheet as the French side bid to wrap up qualification. Dynamo Kiev have Artem Milevsky and Kleber up front in a bid to break down Lyon.Lyon goalkeeper Gregory Coupet will be hoping to help his side grab a fourth consecutive clean sheet as the French side bid to wrap up qualification. Dynamo Kiev have Artem Milevsky and Kleber up front in a bid to break down Lyon.
Group FGroup F
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has made six changes from the team which beat Bolton 4-0 at the weekend. Among the changes are Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, starting alongside Wayne Rooney up front, while Wes Brown deputises at right-back for Gary Neville. FC Copenhagen, goalless and winless in this year's Champions League, include former Aston Villa striker Marcus Allback.Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has made six changes from the team which beat Bolton 4-0 at the weekend. Among the changes are Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, starting alongside Wayne Rooney up front, while Wes Brown deputises at right-back for Gary Neville. FC Copenhagen, goalless and winless in this year's Champions League, include former Aston Villa striker Marcus Allback.
Celtic make two changes from Sunday's win at Kilmarnock with Evander Sno coming into the midfield for Jiri Jarosik, while Kenny Miller replaces Maciej Zurawski up front, with the Pole dropping to the bench. Benfica, whose goalscoring form in the league is in stark contrast to their Champions League form, have Nuno Gomes and Fabrizi Miccoli up front.Celtic make two changes from Sunday's win at Kilmarnock with Evander Sno coming into the midfield for Jiri Jarosik, while Kenny Miller replaces Maciej Zurawski up front, with the Pole dropping to the bench. Benfica, whose goalscoring form in the league is in stark contrast to their Champions League form, have Nuno Gomes and Fabrizi Miccoli up front.
Group GGroup G
Arsenal's Justin Hoyte takes his place at right-back after recovering from a back injury, while Thierry Henry will lead the Gunners' front line at the Emirates Stadium. CSKA Moscow have Daniel Carvalho, scorer of the only goal in Moscow two weeks ago, in the starting line-up.Arsenal's Justin Hoyte takes his place at right-back after recovering from a back injury, while Thierry Henry will lead the Gunners' front line at the Emirates Stadium. CSKA Moscow have Daniel Carvalho, scorer of the only goal in Moscow two weeks ago, in the starting line-up.
Hamburg captain Rafael van der Vaart will hope to inspire the German side after a dreadful opening to their campaign which has left them bottom of the group with no points. Former Spurs striker Helder Postiga takes his place in a Porto team which thrashed the Germans 4-1 two weeks ago.Hamburg captain Rafael van der Vaart will hope to inspire the German side after a dreadful opening to their campaign which has left them bottom of the group with no points. Former Spurs striker Helder Postiga takes his place in a Porto team which thrashed the Germans 4-1 two weeks ago.
Group HGroup H
AC Milan have Kaka in the starting line-up for the match against AEK Athens, knowing that victory could send them into the knockout stages.AC Milan have Kaka in the starting line-up for the match against AEK Athens, knowing that victory could send them into the knockout stages.
AEK Athens start their 22nd Champions League game still in search of their first win and they will hope for inspiration from Brazilian forward Julio Cesar who starts in a three-pronged attack. Lille have Peter Odenwingie up front as they aim to inch closer to qualification.AEK Athens start their 22nd Champions League game still in search of their first win and they will hope for inspiration from Brazilian forward Julio Cesar who starts in a three-pronged attack. Lille have Peter Odenwingie up front as they aim to inch closer to qualification.