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– RB Leipzig secured their place in the last-16 of the Champions League by beating Shakhtar Donetsk, who drop into the Europa League.
– Ukrainians Shakhtar needed a win for a top-two finish in Group F but fell behind early on when Christopher Nkunku capitalised on a mistake to score.
– Andre Silva got a second from close range before Dominik Szoboszlai rounded the goalkeeper for a third.
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– Substitute Dani Olmo scored a fourth with almost his first touch.
– The Spain international received the ball from a free kick before lifting a shot into the top corner.
– The win means RB Leipzig finish second behind group winners Real Madrid.
YES! Job done 🤝
🔴⚪ #WeAreLeipzig #UCL #DONRBL pic.twitter.com/3jfdJwHyG0
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) November 2, 2022
– Shakhtar are third with Celtic bottom of the standings.
Group F: Real Madrid finish on top; Leipzig qualify for last 16 👏#UCL pic.twitter.com/VDgbJ7532O
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) November 2, 2022
