Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Real Madrid advances after beating Sporting 2-1 (The Associated Press)

Real Madrid's Raphael Varane celebrates with team mates scoring the opening goal during a Champions League, Group F soccer match between Sporting CP and Real Madrid at the Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016. (AP Photo/Steven Governo)

Defending champion Real Madrid secured a spot in the knockout stages of the Champions League for the 20th straight time after beating 10-man Sporting Lisbon 2-1 on Tuesday. Karim Benzema got a late winner in the 87th minute. A draw would have been enough to get Madrid through to the next stage, but victory kept the team with a chance to finish first in Group F with a home victory over Borussia Dortmund in the final round.


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