Two English Teams Sizzled in First Champions League Group Matches

DBasia.news –  Surprise had occurred in the first match of the 2019-20 Champions League group which took place Wednesday (9/18) early morning Western Indonesian Time. Two English teams lost.

Defending champion, Liverpool, began the adventure of defending the title by visiting Napoli’s home, San Paolo. The duel was a repeat of the previous season’s group phase.

Playing at home to an opponent, Liverpool does not necessarily appear defensive. The Reds were able to compensate for the Napoli game for most of the game.

Unfortunately Liverpool off guard in the last 10 minutes. Napoli scored two goals through the execution of a penalty Dries Mertens in the 82nd minute and Fernando Llorente before the fight was over.

Another bad luck was experienced by Chelsea who played at Stamford Bridge. Shown in front of supporters, the Blues failed to win points from his guest, Valencia.

Rodrigo scored in the 87th minute for Valencia. Indeed Chelsea has the opportunity to equalize through the white dot, unfortunately, Ross Barkley failed to carry out his duty properly.

From Signal Iduna Park, a tight match took place. Borussia Dortmund, who host Barcelona must be satisfied with the scoreless draw in the match.

Indeed Borussia Dortmund has a chance of winning three points. Unfortunately the penalty ball Marco Reus failed to nest into the Barcelona goal that was escorted by Marc-Andre ter Stegen. 

Champions League Results:

Napoli 2-0 Liverpool

Salzburg 6-2 Genk

Inter Milan 1-1 Slavia

Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Barcelona

Lyon 1-1 Zenit

Benfica 1-2 Leipzig

Ajax 3-0 Lille

Chelsea 0-1 Valencia