Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Napoli and Benfica reach CL last 16 after Besiktas crumbles (The Associated Press)

Celtic's Patrick Roberts, center, and Celtic's Stuart Armstrong celebrate after scoring during the Champions League group C soccer match between Manchester City and Celtic at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016.(AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

In the only group on Tuesday where qualification for the Champions League knockout stages was still to be decided, Besiktas crumbled under the pressure, allowing Napoli and Benfica to progress. Napoli and Benfica had eight points going into their Group B match, one more than Besiktas, which was playing at already eliminated Dynamo Kiev. Napoli won 2-1 at Benfica to win a Champions League group for the first time.


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