UCL: OSIMHEN LEADS NAPOLI TO KNOCKOUT PHASE, MANCHESTER UNITED CRASH OUT


 UCL Round-up: Osimhen leads Napoli to knockout phase, Man United crash out


As of Tuesday night, 14 of the 16 teams meant to fight it out in the knockout phase have already sealed their (spaces for ship to move or park)/(places to sleep)/parks (a ship).



Victor Osimhen, fresh off his African Player of the Year Award win, played a very important role in Napoli's 2-0 victory against SC Braga on Tuesday night.


Napoli were gifted an early lead thanks to/kindness of a funny own goal just nine minutes into the game.


Then in the 33rd an unusual finish from Osimhen effectively secured/made sure of Napoli went forward to the Champions League Round of 16 as runners-up to Group C winners Real Madrid.


For Real Madrid, they maintained their impressive form with a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against Union Berlin.



This win marked a perfect six-win group stage record for Los Blancos, a feat last (accomplished or gained with effort) during their 2017-18 Champions League victory.


Man United crash out in disappointing fashion


Manchester United were dealt a painful blow as they gave in to a 1-0 defeat against Bayern Munich at Old Trafford.


Kingsley Coman's goal sealed United's (the) unavoidable, already-decided future, making them the first Premier League side to finish bottom of their Champions League group on two occasions.


In an almost-opposite/showing the differences between result, FC Copenhagen secured their place in the Round of 16 next to Bayern Munich through a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Galatasaray.


Other games

Storehouse of weapons secured top spot in Group B (even though there is the existence of) a 1-1 draw against PSV. Meanwhile, Lens defeated Sevilla 2-1 in the other group fixture.


Bury Milan gave up the top spot in their group after they played out a goalless draw against Real Sociedad.



While both teams had already secured their passage to the Champions League knockout stage before this meeting, it is the Spanish club that finished as Group winners.


As of Tuesday night, 14 of the 16 teams meant to fight it out in the knockout phase have already sealed their (spaces for ship to move or park)/(places to sleep)/parks (a ship); leaving just two more slots to be compete for on the last day of action in the group stage on Wednesday

 

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