Postpublished at 20:25 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
Pat Nevin
BBC Radio 5 live at the Bernabeu
Image source, AP"Oddly enough Ronaldo is trying too hard.
"He's trying so hard to get this next goal, he's almost turning and shooting at will."
Summary
Gerrard, Sterling & Balotelli left out of starting XI
Real Madrid qualify for knockout stages
Result: Arsenal 3-3 Anderlecht
Anderlecht fight back from 3-0 down
Postpublished at 20:25 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
Image source, APCLOSE!published at 20:25 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
Liverpool can't get out. Cristiano Ronaldo is half-a-second away from steering in a clever scooped pass over the top from Luka Modric, and seconds later Karim Benzema repeats the trick, finding Marcelo scurrying into the box. He rifles in a volley which thuds against Simon Mignolet's chest. Got to be more goals in this one...
Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 20:23 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
Ahmed Mohamed:, external Sanchez is currently covering defensive cracks in the team. Ohh how Liverpool could do with one
Kerry Peter Parvin:, external What a strike from Sanchez!!! He is unstoppable right now!!!
Postpublished at 20:23 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
It remains an open and entertaining game at the Emirates, Dennis Praet going close for Anderlecht again at one end before Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain skins his man down the left and puts it on a plate in the middle - but Danny Welbeck can't convert.
Postpublished at 20:22 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
If you won points for running around, Fabio Borini would be first-choice every week. No doubt about that Tom.
Text us on 81111published at 20:21 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
Tom in Newport: I can't begin to describe how much more lively Borini looks compared with Balotelli!
CLOSE!published at 20:21 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
Almost a superb own goal! Kolo Toure does well to get a toe to a dropping ball over the top, but he lobs Simon Mignolet and has an anxious wait as the ball drops on to the roof of the net.
Postpublished at 20:20 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
Postpublished at 20:20 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
Pat Nevin
BBC Radio 5 live at the Bernabeu"Correct thing to do from Mignolet there with that free-kick.
"Punch it away and do not take any chances."
GREAT SAVE!published at 20:20 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
Image source, Getty ImagesWhat a hit! Free-kick from 30 yards, Cristiano Ronaldo lines it up, the stadium waits - and bang! Like an arrow down the middle, so much pace on the ball but again Simon Mignolet stands up well and thumps the ball clear. He's having a good night so far.
Football league updatepublished at 20:19 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
In the battle of the managers emerging from the "honeymoon period", it is Neil Lennon's Bolton who have taken the lead against Russell Slade's Cardiff. Liam Feeney's poked shot has put Wanderers 1-0 up, as they look to climb out of the relegation zone.
Harry Bunn is continuing to make a name for himself at Huddersfield, as the 21-year-old equalises against Derby at Pride Park. 1-1 there.
Text us on 81111published at 20:18 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
Adam in Darlington: Alexis, so good he gets his own assists.
Postpublished at 20:18 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
Magic. James Rodriguez with a £65m touch, like velcro to his instep as he somehow kills the ball and beats Kolo Toure in one fluid movement. They're very watchable, this Real side at times. Some lovely stuff, Toni Kroos the band leader from deep and soloists James, Ronaldo and Benzema in front of him.
Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 20:17 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
Charles Nurick:, external Benzema has been in unbelievable form recently. A real unsung hero of Real. Would be outright star in a lot of other teams
Postpublished at 20:16 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
Liverpool have played better than most expected but they're still 1-0 down. Can they summon a response? They do win a free-kick in a dangerous area but the delivery is very average. Got to do better there.
Elsewhere in Europe...published at 20:15 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
It's not exactly raining goals around Europe at the moment. However, there have been a couple in Turin where Juventus are currently 1-1 against Olympiakos. Andrea Pirlo, on his 100th Champions League appearance, curled home a trademark free-kick to put the Italian champions a goal to the good. But the Greeks equalised shortly after with a stooping header from Spanish defender Alberto Botia.
Postpublished at 20:15 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
Alistair Bruce-Ball
BBC Radio 5 live at Emirates Stadium"A ridiculously good goal from Sanchez.
"The initial free kick wasn't great, The ball looped up and he hit a stinging volley into the corner on the rebound.
"Quite brilliant."
GOALpublished at 20:14 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
Image source, Getty Images
Image source, Getty ImagesWhat a signing this lad is! Cracking goal from Alexis Sanchez. His free-kick hits the wall but spins back to him, 22 yards out, and with a lazy swing of his right peg he flashes a crunching volley past Silvio Proto and into the bottom corner. Tremendous finish.
Postpublished at 20:13 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
Pat Nevin
BBC Radio 5 live at the Bernabeu"Just as Liverpool were getting comfortable there, the ball was played behind the centre backs and well finished.
"It wasn't an easy finish, but Benzema is a top-quality finisher."
GOALpublished at 20:11 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2014
Image source, Getty ImagesThat's what Real Madrid can do, from walking pace to the back of the net in seconds. Isco releases left-back Marcelo in space, he looks up and fires in a fantastic low cross to the back stick, Karim Benzema escapes from Kolo Toure and slides it into the roof of the net.