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Photos from the Champions League matches played across Europe on Tuesday
A summary of the results of the major European football league matches on the weekend.
Images from the Champions League matches played across Europe on Tuesday
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
A summary of all the Champions League matches played across Europe on Tuesday
Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played across Europe on Wednesday
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo struck his fifth international hat-trick, including a spectacular volleyed opener, to lead the European champions to a 5-1 win over the Faroe Islands in their World Cup qualifier on Thursday.
Atletico Madrid sealed top spot in Champions League Group D after second half goals from Frenchmen Kevin Gameiro and Antoine Griezmann but Napoli were held to a 0-0 Champions League draw at home by Dynamo Kiev.
Karim Benzema came off the bench to score 13 minutes from time and ruin any chance of a dream result for resilient Ludogorets as holders Real Madrid carved out a patchy 2-1 win in Wednesday's Champions League Group B match.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
Photos from the Champions League matches played across Europe on Tuesday
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
A summary of Wednesday's matches in the UEFA Champions League.
Juventus raced into a 2-0 halftime lead after Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret was sent off in the 25th minute. The visitors then had Pjanic dismissed and Napoli's Jose Callejon pulled one back before Insigne let the Turin side off the hook.
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News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
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