Lionel Messi breaks another record on historic appearance, RB Leipzig seal dramatic qualification: Things you

Lionel Messi breaks another record on historic appearance, RB Leipzig seal dramatic qualification: Things you
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Liverpool and Chelsea were made to wait for a place in the Champions League knockout stages after both Premier League clubs drew on Wednesday night.

Liverpool rescued a point at home to Napoli in a 1-1 draw, while Chelsea rode their luck to draw 2-2 with Valencia.

Lovren grabbed a valuable point for Liverpool in the 1-1 draw

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Lovren grabbed a valuable point for Liverpool in the 1-1 draw

But the thrilling clash at the Mestalla Stadium wasn’t even the most dramatic of the night.

Here’s a round-up of everything else that happened in the Champions League on Wednesday night.


Messi steals the show on landmark occasion

Lionel Messi inspired Barcelona to a 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in his 700th appearance for the Catalan giants to ensure they finish top of Group F.

It means the Argentine has now scored against more different clubs in the Champions League (34) than anyone else, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo (33).

Luis Suarez and Messi scored within four minutes of each other in the first half to send Barcelona 2-0 up and Antoine Griezmann made it three midway through the second half.

Substitute Jadon Sancho, who was controversially left out of the starting XI, pulled one back for Dortmund.

They must now hope Barcelona take points from Inter Milan in the final game as they face Slavia Prague with both sides on seven points.


Leipzig stage incredible comeback to qualify

RB Leipzig qualified for the Champions League knockout stage for the first time in their history after battling from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Benfica.

Benfica were coasting through goals from Luis Pizzi and Carlos Vinicius with two minutes to spare before a pair of added-time goals from Emil Forsberg earned the Germans a 2-2 draw.

Leipzig qualified in dramatic fashion

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Leipzig qualified in dramatic fashion

Salzburg set up showdown with Liverpool

Salzburg kept their own qualification hopes on track with a comfortable 4-1 victory over Genk in Belgium.

Two goals in three minutes just before the break from Patson Daka and Takumi Minamino set them on their way before Hee-Chan Hwang effectively put the game to bed in the 69th minute.

Mbwana Samatta pulled one back for the hosts five minutes from time but Erling Braut Haland restored the three-goal advantage late on.

Salzburg can still qualify over Napoli or Liverpool

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Salzburg can still qualify over Napoli or Liverpool