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Live: Champions League Live: Champions League
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All games kick-off at 1945 GMTAll games kick-off at 1945 GMT
Group E Lyon 0-0 Dynamo Kiev Real Madrid 0-0 Steaua BucurestiGroup E Lyon 0-0 Dynamo Kiev Real Madrid 0-0 Steaua Bucuresti
Group F Benfica 0-0 Celtic Minute-by-minute text commentary FC Copenhagen 0-0 Man Utd Minute-by-minute text commentaryGroup F Benfica 0-0 Celtic Minute-by-minute text commentary FC Copenhagen 0-0 Man Utd Minute-by-minute text commentary
Group G Arsenal 0-0 CSKA Moscow Minute-by-minute text commentary Hamburg 0-0 PortoGroup G Arsenal 0-0 CSKA Moscow Minute-by-minute text commentary Hamburg 0-0 Porto
Group H AC Milan 0-0 Anderlecht AEK Athens 0-0 LilleGroup H AC Milan 0-0 Anderlecht AEK Athens 0-0 Lille
Comment on tonight's Champions League matchesComment on tonight's Champions League matches
GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times GMT)GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times GMT)
By Dan WarrenBy Dan Warren
1945: The eight matches are due to get underway. 1946: Not the ideal start for Thierry Henry. He picks up a yellow card from Lubos Michel inside the first minute for a foul.
1932: Over to the warmer climate of Portugal and the atmosphere in Lisbon is buidling. The home fans cheer as the traditional eagle of Benfica swoops into the Estadio de Luz and lands to grab a well-earned fish dish. Will that be highlight of the evening for the home fans? 1945: The eight matches get underway across Europe.
1941: Third and final weather report of the night comes from north London. It's chilly and, of course, Thierry Henry's got the gloves on - strangely the Moscow players seem less bothered. Only the goalie's wearing them.
1932: Over to the warmer climate of Portugal and the atmosphere in Lisbon is buidling. The home fans cheer as the traditional eagle of Benfica swoops into the Estadio de Luz and lands to grab a well-earned fish dish. Will that be the highlight of the evening for the home fans?
1930: Think it's cold in the UK? Well, you're right, it is. But it's colder in Denmark and the adverse weather does not seem to have helped the pitch in Copenhagen, which is not in the greatest condition for the visit of Manchester United.1930: Think it's cold in the UK? Well, you're right, it is. But it's colder in Denmark and the adverse weather does not seem to have helped the pitch in Copenhagen, which is not in the greatest condition for the visit of Manchester United.
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Group EGroup E
No joy for David Beckham, who is on the bench once again for Real Madrid. Ruud van Nistelrooy spearheads the Spanish side's frontline. Valentin Badea has the tricky task of playing up front solo for Steaua Bucharest.No joy for David Beckham, who is on the bench once again for Real Madrid. Ruud van Nistelrooy spearheads the Spanish side's frontline. Valentin Badea has the tricky task of playing up front solo for Steaua Bucharest.
Lyon goalkeeper Gregory Coupet will be hoping to help his side grab a fourth consecutive clean sheet as the French side bid to wrap up qualification. Dynamo Kiev have Artem Milevsky and Kleber up front in a bid to break down Lyon.Lyon goalkeeper Gregory Coupet will be hoping to help his side grab a fourth consecutive clean sheet as the French side bid to wrap up qualification. Dynamo Kiev have Artem Milevsky and Kleber up front in a bid to break down Lyon.
Group FGroup F
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has made six changes from the team which beat Bolton 4-0 at the weekend. Among the changes are Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, starting alongside Wayne Rooney up front, while Wes Brown deputises at right-back for Gary Neville. FC Copenhagen, goalless and winless in this year's Champions League, include former Aston Villa striker Marcus Allback.Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has made six changes from the team which beat Bolton 4-0 at the weekend. Among the changes are Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, starting alongside Wayne Rooney up front, while Wes Brown deputises at right-back for Gary Neville. FC Copenhagen, goalless and winless in this year's Champions League, include former Aston Villa striker Marcus Allback.
Celtic make two changes from Sunday's win at Kilmarnock with Evander Sno coming into the midfield for Jiri Jarosik, while Kenny Miller replaces Maciej Zurawski up front, with the Pole dropping to the bench. Benfica, whose goalscoring form in the league is in stark contrast to their Champions League form, have Nuno Gomes and Fabrizi Miccoli up front.Celtic make two changes from Sunday's win at Kilmarnock with Evander Sno coming into the midfield for Jiri Jarosik, while Kenny Miller replaces Maciej Zurawski up front, with the Pole dropping to the bench. Benfica, whose goalscoring form in the league is in stark contrast to their Champions League form, have Nuno Gomes and Fabrizi Miccoli up front.
Group GGroup G
Arsenal's Justin Hoyte takes his place at right-back after recovering from a back injury, while Thierry Henry will lead the Gunners' front line at the Emirates Stadium. CSKA Moscow have Daniel Carvalho, scorer of the only goal in Moscow two weeks ago, in the starting line-up.Arsenal's Justin Hoyte takes his place at right-back after recovering from a back injury, while Thierry Henry will lead the Gunners' front line at the Emirates Stadium. CSKA Moscow have Daniel Carvalho, scorer of the only goal in Moscow two weeks ago, in the starting line-up.
Hamburg captain Rafael van der Vaart will hope to inspire the German side after a dreadful opening to their campaign which has left them bottom of the group with no points. Former Spurs striker Helder Postiga takes his place in a Porto team which thrashed the Germans 4-1 two weeks ago.Hamburg captain Rafael van der Vaart will hope to inspire the German side after a dreadful opening to their campaign which has left them bottom of the group with no points. Former Spurs striker Helder Postiga takes his place in a Porto team which thrashed the Germans 4-1 two weeks ago.
Group HGroup H
AC Milan have Kaka in the starting line-up for the match against AEK Athens, knowing that victory could send them into the knockout stages.AC Milan have Kaka in the starting line-up for the match against AEK Athens, knowing that victory could send them into the knockout stages.
AEK Athens start their 22nd Champions League game still in search of their first win and they will hope for inspiration from Brazilian forward Julio Cesar who starts in a three-pronged attack. Lille have Peter Odenwingie up front as they aim to inch closer to qualification.AEK Athens start their 22nd Champions League game still in search of their first win and they will hope for inspiration from Brazilian forward Julio Cesar who starts in a three-pronged attack. Lille have Peter Odenwingie up front as they aim to inch closer to qualification.