DPA
Berlin
Three-time European kings Inter Milan are on the verge of the Champions League knock-out phase after Edin Dzeko’s double secured a deserved win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.
Dzeko broke the deadlock after an hour of frustration for Inter, who previously had two goals disallowed and missed several other chances.
His second in the 67th minute ensured there was no way back for Shakhtar, who did hit the inside of the post late on.
Inter provisionally lead Group D on 10 points and will be confirmed in the last 16 with a game to spare if Real Madrid (nine) avoid defeat at Sheriff (six) later.
Ajax won Group C thanks to Sebastien Haller’s second half brace earning a 2-1 win at Besiktas, who led through Rachid Ghezzal’s first half
penalty.
The Dutch giants have a perfect 15 points while Besiktas are out of Europe after five defeats. Sporting Lisbon welcome Borussia Dortmund in the other game with each side on six points.
Manchester City host Paris Saint-Germain with both looking to confirm progress from Group A later and qualified Liverpool welcome Porto in Group B.
Berlin
Three-time European kings Inter Milan are on the verge of the Champions League knock-out phase after Edin Dzeko’s double secured a deserved win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.
Dzeko broke the deadlock after an hour of frustration for Inter, who previously had two goals disallowed and missed several other chances.
His second in the 67th minute ensured there was no way back for Shakhtar, who did hit the inside of the post late on.
Inter provisionally lead Group D on 10 points and will be confirmed in the last 16 with a game to spare if Real Madrid (nine) avoid defeat at Sheriff (six) later.
Ajax won Group C thanks to Sebastien Haller’s second half brace earning a 2-1 win at Besiktas, who led through Rachid Ghezzal’s first half
penalty.
The Dutch giants have a perfect 15 points while Besiktas are out of Europe after five defeats. Sporting Lisbon welcome Borussia Dortmund in the other game with each side on six points.
Manchester City host Paris Saint-Germain with both looking to confirm progress from Group A later and qualified Liverpool welcome Porto in Group B.