Real Madrid pull off vital win to claim Group B, Inter finish last

Real Madrid topped Group B and reached the Champions League knockout stage for a 24th consecutive season after a decisive 2-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach on Wednesday.

In must-win circumstances, Karim Benzema produced two headers in the first half to give Los Blancos an unassailable lead. Luka Modric hit the post, and Benzema was denied a hat-trick in the second frame.

Zinedine Zidane’s side began the night third in Group B but eventually claimed first with 10 points from six matches. Monchengladbach advanced in second, while Shakhtar Donetsk and Inter Milan were eliminated after a goalless draw between the two sides.

More to come.