Champions League, gameweek 6: Here are the key takeaways
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Tuesday produced some breathtaking results in the UEFA Champions League 2019-20 season. Groups E-H were in action during gameweek 6 and several clubs were vying for qualification into the round of 16. Last season's semi-finalists Ajax were knocked out. Inter Milan lost against Barcelona to face an exit. Meanwhile, Chelsea held on to qualify. Here are the key takeaways.
Group H
Chelsea and Valencia show composure in Group H
Chelsea qualified for the next stage after a 2-1 win against Lille at home. The Blues were in complete control and showed their character. The in-form Tammy Abraham was superb once again. Frank Lampard's side finished in second place behind Valencia but ahead of last season's semi-finalists Ajax. Rodrigo scored the only goal for Valencia, who stunned Ajax 1-0 away from home.
Group F
Inter crash out, joy for Dortmund
Inter were beaten 2-1 at home by Barcelona. This, in turn, ended their hopes of securing a qualification. Barcelona, who have been terrific, have avoided defeat in 20 consecutive Champions League group stage games. Teenager Ansu Fati became the youngest goal-scorer in UCL history to dent Inter's hopes. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund qualified after beating Slavia Prague 2-1 at home. Jadon Sancho impressed once again.
Group E
Liverpool, Napoli show their credentials
Holders Liverpool overcame Red Bull Salzburg 2-0 away from home to reach the Champions League last 16 as Group E winners. The Reds were terrific away from home, much to the delight of manager Jurgen Klopp. Napoli ran 4-0 winners in a dominant victory at home against Genk. Arkadiusz Milik scored a sensational hat-trick for the Italian side.
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Group G sees a dramatic end
Benfica's 3-0 win against Zenit saw both teams crash out in Group G. RB Leipzig finished as the toppers after a 2-2 draw against Lyon. The French team ended with eight points and finished second.
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Here are the final standings of Groups E-H
ℹ️ Final standings for E, F, G H...
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