Published: 7 December, 2006, 08:42
Edited: 7 December, 2006, 08:42
Russia will have no representatives in the last 16 after both Moscow sides. Spartak and CSKA will have to make to with UEFA cup spots. Hamburg crushed CSKA's qualification hopes after they snatched a late home victory.
Hamburg twice came from behind to take the win in the 88th minute.In group E, the very much in-form Lyon and Spanish giants Real Madrid had already wrapped up the two qualification spots before Wednesday's games. The French champions drew at home to Steaua Bucharest. In Ukraine Dynamo Kiev did have a 2-goal lead going into the last 4 minutes – but in the end 2 quick goals from Ronaldo made it 2.In group F Celtic went down 3-1 in Copenhagen but they are already through. Manchester United top the table – after they came back to put in an impressive performance against Benfica at Old Trafford. Midfielder Michael Carrick says the Red Devils are looking to build on that win.Finally, Heartbreak for AEK Athens – the Greeks miss out on the knockout stages after Lille win away in Italy and they could only manage a draw despite scoring twice in the final 15 minutes.So the French side join Milan at the top of group H standings. To sum it up, the last 16 looks like this. All 4 teams that started the competition from the Premiership are there. From the French top league, Lille join Lyon in the draw thanks to that final day result. The Bundesliga will be represented by 4 time cup winners Bayren Munich. PSV are in the draw after they finished second in group C.3 teams from Series A including 6 time winners AC Milan, Inter and Roma are also there, as well as FC Porto who go through from CSKA's group G.Some real big guns are in the draw from Spain including 9 time winners Real Madrid and current holders Barca. Finally, Celtic gets through, ranking bottom in the league table. The draw for the next stage is scheduled for December 15.