UCL round-up: Barcelona handed shocking loss by Royal Antwerp FC, PSG plays a draw against Dortmund

Updated : Dec 14, 2023 10:19
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Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Barcelona marked last-place Antwerp's grand exit from the Champions League. George Ilenikhena, a 17-year-old forward, scored in stoppage time of the second half.

Regardless of the outcome, Antwerp finished last in Group H having lost its five previous games. Barcelona finished top of the group despite the loss and had already qualified for the knockout stage prior to kickoff. 

PSG qualifies for Round of 16 in a tense finish against Dortmund

Following Newcastle's loss in the most competitive group, Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappe were left holding a ticket to the Champions League knockout round.

Newcastle lost 2-1 at home to AC Milan, so PSG's 1-1 draw with Group F winners Borussia Dortmund, earned by 17-year-old Warren Zaïre-Emery's 56th-minute equalizer was sufficient to secure second place.

Porto, Atletoco Madrid and Manchester City take victories

Porto defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 5-3 on Monday, earning a spot in the round of 16 draw. Shakhtar Donetsk had to win to advance.

With a 2-0 victory over Lazio, Atletico Madrid guaranteed first place in Group E and a seeding in Monday's draw. Lazio had progressed prior to the last round of matches. Celtic, in last place, defeated Feyenoord 2-1 thanks to a goal in stoppage time.

Man City defeated Red Star Belgrade 3-2 to secure the defending champion's six-game winning streak and ended at the top of Group G. The team included former ball boy Micah Hamilton, who scored on his debut.

Leipzig defeated Young Boys 2-1 in the other group match that also had no bearing on the final standings.

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