Champions League Results 2016: Group Tables After Wednesday’s Final Scores

Atletico Madrid’s brilliant form in the UEFA Champions League continued on Wednesday, as they battled to a 1-0 win over fellow tournament contenders Bayern Munich.

In a surprisingly open first period, Yannick Ferreira Carrasco pinged in a brilliant finish off the post to give last season’s runners-up a lead at the break. Bayern pushed for an equaliser in the second period, although it was the hosts who had the best chance to score, with Antoine Griezmann rattling the crossbar with a penalty.

Elsewhere on a thrilling night of matches, Celtic and Manchester City played out a remarkable 3-3 draw, while Barcelona came from a goal down to beat Borussia Monchengladbach 2-1. There were also routine wins for Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.

Here are the results in full from Wednesday’s games, the updated Champions League group tables and a look back at the best of the action from the night.

Atletico Shine Again in Europe

Having been eliminated by Atletico Madrid at the semi-final stage last season, Bayern Munich’s players would have been well aware of what their opponents were capable of. But breaking down their mean defence, one that took this team to the final last term, is easier said than done.

As is preventing Atletico’s attacking potency from set pieces and counter-attacks. Fernando Torres comedically missed a header a couple of yards out from a corner, although a sizzling break was capped off by Carrasco, who aimed an excellent left-foot shot past Manuel Neuer.

Naturally, Carlo Ancelotti’s side came on strong after the break and had a wonderful opportunity to level through Robert Lewandowski, although he could only head wide when well placed. Griezmann then spurned the chance to add some gloss to the scoreline.

The win sees Atletico take control of the group, with Rostov and PSV Eindhoven playing out a 2-2 draw in the pool’s other fixture. Per ESPN FC’s Dermot Corrigan, Bayern will …

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