Champions League LIVE: Chelsea take early lead, Man Utd in action later

The Champions League group stages come to an end on Wednesday night, with plenty still on the line for a number of Europe's biggest clubs.

Manchester United have already secured safe passage to the last 16 after winning Group F, while Chelsea have also progressed through from Group H.

However, to ensure they top Group H ahead of Juventus, Thomas Tuchel's side must win in Russia against Zenit St Petersburg - knowing that anything less could see Massimiliano Allegri's team nip in with a win over Malmo.

The pressure is also on Barcelona to get a result in Germany against Bayern Munich. If they don't, there's every chance Benfica could seal a place in the last 16 with victory over Dynamo Kyiv - a result that could force Xavi's side into the Europa League rather than the knockout phase of the Champions League.

Follow along below for 90min's coverage as the action unfolds.


Group H

Zenit 0-1 Chelsea

Romelu Lukaku is back in the starting lineup after recovering from the injury he picked up against Malmo | Visionhaus/GettyImages

Chelsea's bid to win Group H could require victory in Russia against a Zenit side who will want to take confidence into their upcoming Europa League campaign.

The Blues are without a number of players through injury, while Mateo Kovacic's positive Covid-19 diagnosis brought about another unwelcome distraction to Thomas Tuchel's preparations.

Despite that, Chelsea were hot out of the traps - Timo Werner netting from close range after just two minutes after Zenit failed to deal with an in-swinging Mason Mount corner, marking the club's fastest ever goal in the competition (84 seconds).

Goals: Timo Werner (2')

Chelsea lineup: Kepa, Azpilicueta (c), Christensen, Sarr; James, Saul, Barkley, Hudson-Odoi; Mount, Werner, Lukaku


Juventus 0-0 Malmo (17:45)

Juventus are hoping to pounce on any slip-ups by Chelsea as they look to see off Malmo at the Allianz Stadium.

The Old Lady have been far from their best this season, and were comprehensively beaten 4-0 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in their last Champions League outing. However, Juve won the reverse fixture, and have also taken maximum points from both of their games against Zenit and their other game against Malmo - meaning they could top Group H with a fifth win in six.

Juventus lineup: Perin, De Winter, Bonucci (c), Rugani, Alex Sandro; Bernardeschi, Arthur, Bentancur, Rabiot; Dybala, Kean


Group E

Bayern Munich vs Barcelona (20:00)

Benfica vs Dynamo Kyiv (20:00)


Group F

Man Utd vs Young Boys (20:00)

Atalanta vs Villarreal (20:00)


Group G

Salzburg vs Sevilla (20:00)

Wolfsburg vs Lille (20:00)


Source : 90min