Summary

  • Balotelli scores first goal of Liverpool career

  • Result: Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Arsenal

  • Bale, Ronaldo & Rodriguez score for Real

  • Full Football League programme

  • Click 'Live Coverage' tab for 5 live commentary of Brentford v Norwich

  1. Postpublished at 22:33 British Summer Time 16 September 2014

    And thank you for all your support, but that's a wrap for the night. See you tomorrow for more from Chelsea and Manchester City. Over and out.

  2. Postpublished at 22:30 British Summer Time 16 September 2014

    Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey:, external That wasn't good enough tonight, sorry to all the fans and thank you for your support.

  3. Manager reactionpublished at 22:25 British Summer Time 16 September 2014

    Mario balotelliImage source, Reuters

    Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers: "I said to Mario Balotelli at half-time that he needs to get in the box more. I said to him make sure you're penalty spot in, rather than penalty box out because he tends to hang back for the cut back.

    "He is a 6ft 3ins striker, he is great in the air and has great physical strength. His goal showed great touch and a brilliant finish. That will give him a whole load of confidence. He is still adapting, trying to get fit, but he showed his quality tonight."

  4. Text us on 81111published at 22:21 British Summer Time 16 September 2014

    Arsene WengerImage source, Getty Images

    Oliver, embarrassed Arsenal fan in London: There has been a massive grey area which has been afforded to Wenger for years. His team selection is questionable, he needs to stop accommodating 4 CM's in to 3 spots - it doesn't go. The world can see that Ozil can't play on the left. As for the transfer window he needed to add 2 defenders and DM and ending up buying a striker that can't score.

  5. Postpublished at 22:13 British Summer Time 16 September 2014

    If you get chance I'd get a glimpse of Karim Benzema's goal tonight. The pick of a very, very good bunch for Real Madrid.

    Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoringImage source, AP
  6. Postpublished at 22:10 British Summer Time 16 September 2014

    Burton Albion's unbeaten record fell by the wayside as the League Two leaders slumped to a 3-0 defeat at AFC Wimbledon. Matt Tubbs opened the scoring for The Dons and Adebayo Akinfenwa added a brace.

    Second-placed Bury closed the gap to two points with a 2-1 win against Stevenage at the JD Stadium. The home side were behind to an Adam Marriott goal after 10 minutes but fought back through Ryan Lowe and Craig Jones.

    Hartlepool's Charlie Wyke scored fastest goal the evening to give his side the lead against Northampton after just one minute, but the Cobblers fought back to win 5-1, with braces for Marc Richards and Kaid Mohamed plus a goal from Lawson D'Ath.

  7. Manager reactionpublished at 22:10 British Summer Time 16 September 2014

    Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers: "In the first six months I was here that is the sort of game we would have lost. There's no one better in a pressure situation than Steven Gerrard."

  8. Orient latestpublished at 22:07 British Summer Time 16 September 2014

    BBC Sport's Owen Phillips: "Russell Slade fears the 1-1 draw against Notts County was his last game as Leyton Orient manager.

    "Slade has just told BBC Radio Nottingham he was about to have a meeting with the club's owners and suspects he will be sacked after failing to win at Meadow Lane.

    "Notts boss Shaun Derry said it would be "scandalous" if Slade has lost his job."

  9. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 22:02 British Summer Time 16 September 2014

    Abdul Said:, external I think Wenger has ruined Carzola and Podolski's games. Ozil and Arteta are surplus to requirements.

    John Madrid:, external I don't know why it's a surprise. Tonight Arsenal lost to the best team in their group.

    Henry Shah:, external No disrespect to Ludogorets, but I'm sure Liverpool will be more fired up when Madrid visit.

  10. Postpublished at 22:02 British Summer Time 16 September 2014

    Leyton OrientImage source, Empics

    Leyton Orient striker Chris Dagnall may have handed a lifeline to manager Russell Slade, who had been told prior to kick-off he had one game to save his job, after his second-half penalty earned the Os a 1-1 draw at Notts County.

    It looked bleak for Slade when Zeli Ismail scored a 25th minute penalty for the home side, but after the break Dagnall sent Notts keeper Roy Carroll the wrong way.

    Meanwhile, league-leaders Bristol City cruised to a 3-0 victory against Port Vale, with Aaron Wilbraham scoring either side of Aden Flint's 48th minute goal.

    Second-placed Peterborough failed to keep pace with Bristol after they slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Gillingham. Jon Taylor cancelled out Cody McDonald's opener, but the Gills striker scored the winner from the spot late on.

  11. Postpublished at 21:59 British Summer Time 16 September 2014

    John Hartson
    in Dortmund for 5 live Sport

    "I think Arsenal papered over the cracks last season, winning the FA Cup and just sneaking into the top four. Their performances against the big teams in the last few years have been unacceptable. They could have conceded five or six tonight.

    "And the thing is, they do still create chances because they have such quality in the middle of the park. Arsenal have got good players but they need to strengthen defensively.

    "Without overreacting, it was a really woeful defensive performance from Arsenal tonight. Steve Bould has been given the Assistant Manager role, and he should be going into there and sorting it out at the back. He must be looking at his side's defending and cringing."

    Arsenal's Per Mertesacker applauds the fansImage source, Reuters
  12. Manager reactionpublished at 21:59 British Summer Time 16 September 2014

    Jurgen KloppImage source, AP

    Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp, speaking to Sky Sports: "I am very pleased. Three players went out of the team because of muscle problems, but we made some decisions and I have to say it was a great performance by the team. Really strong. We were brave, we were fast and that is everything we needed for this game.

    "I enjoyed this game from the first second until the last. I don't think about this [a new era for Dortmund]. To see games like this, it is the best in the world."

  13. HAVE YOUR SAYpublished at 21:58 British Summer Time 16 September 2014

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  14. Text us on 81111published at 21:56 British Summer Time 16 September 2014

    Jack in Bristol: I don't understand the point of Mikel Arteta - he can't defend, he's not an attacking midfielder and he's average passer. What is he doing in the Arsenal team?

    Dan from Liverpool: The question is, if you're Real Madrid watching all this, do you send out your under-10s for the rest of the group stage?

    Alan in Devon: Wow, Europe must be quaking - Liverpool get their fair share of dodgy penalties and that is another to add under the "embarrassing" category. No wonder Anfield is a fortress!

  15. Postpublished at 21:56 British Summer Time 16 September 2014

    Robbie Savage
    5 live Sport

    "Mesut Ozil was poor again and got taken off, and I don't know what he adds to the Arsenal team."

    Arsenal"s Mesut Oezil leaves the pitch dejected after losingImage source, Reuters
  16. Manager reactionpublished at 21:56 British Summer Time 16 September 2014

    Brendan RodgersImage source, Empics

    Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers: "It was a great night for everyone at the club after five years. To get the result was excellent, they showed great character to keep going. It was a penalty, you could see it in their reaction.

    "It was a wonderful finish from Mario Balotelli. We told him to get in the penalty area more often, it was a world-class finish. We had signs of anxiety, we are not at the level we were at last ear yet, that will come with time."

  17. Postpublished at 21:54 British Summer Time 16 September 2014

    Ian Wright
    former Arsenal and England striker

    Arsene, get Ozil in the middle, get the team to play around him! He's £42m worth of player for a reason! Do something with him - PLEASE!

  18. Postpublished at 21:50 British Summer Time 16 September 2014

    John Hartson
    in Dortmund for 5 live Sport

    "Arsenal's reinforcements make them a stronger attacking force this season, but they are not stronger defensively. They need a commanding centre-back, someone that really commands at the back four. I'm not convinced Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker even speak to each other.

    "Arsenal needed desire and character tonight, and their midfield failed to cause Dortmund any problems."

  19. Postpublished at 21:50 British Summer Time 16 September 2014

    Where do we go from here?

    Arsenal's next game is at home to Galatasaray on 1 October, while Liverpool are in Switzerland to face Basel on the same night. Plenty of time for both of these sides to make their way into the last 16 - or make their way home...

  20. Postpublished at 21:48 British Summer Time 16 September 2014

    Cameron Jerome netted a second-half brace as Norwich City climbed to the top of the Championship with a 3-0 win away at Brentford. Nathan Redmond opened the scoring for Neil Adams' men at Griffin Park.

    Watford, who were without manager Oscar Garcia after he was admitted to hospital with minor chest pains on Monday, moved up to second after Matej Vydra's 68th minute penalty handed the Hornets a 1-0 win away at lowly Blackpool.

    Wolves fought back to earn a 1-1 draw at Charlton Athletic - Danny Batth's second-half strike cancelling out Andre Bikey's opener - but Kenny Jackett's side drop from third to fourth.