Atletico maintain Group D top spot, Liverpool still favorites

Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by hosts Atletico Madrid on Wednesday in a UEFA Champions League encounter, but are still favorites to secure a place in the next round.

كتب : Sherif Tarek

الخميس، 23 أكتوبر 2008 - 00:12
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Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by hosts Atletico Madrid on Wednesday in a UEFA Champions League encounter, but are still favorites to secure a place in the next round.

Robbie Keane netted the opener, which was cancelled out by Simão Sabrosa's leveller in the first half.

Both sides remained equal on points, 7, but the Spanish team are still on top spot of Group D with goal difference.

The home side could've snatched a victory, as Maniche had a disallowed effort for offside.

Atletico Madrid were given a three-match ban in Europe due to crowd riots in their Champions league Showdown against Marseille.

However, the UEFA granted them a reprieve and the match was held at Vicente Calderon as originally planned.

Elsewhere, PSV Eindhoven beat Marseille 2-0 to gain first three points, While the latter remained last with no points.

Dani Koevermans netted a brace (72), (85) to secure a home win for the Dutch champions.