Sentences with phrase «group stage of the tournament»

Arsene Wenger has never failed to make it past the first group stage of this tournament this millennium but faces his toughest task yet after seeing his side lose three of their opening four matches.

However, a 25 - year old soon - to - be San Antonio Spur named Manu Ginobili led his Argentine squad to an 87 - 80 upset in the group stage of the tournament, snapping a 58 - game winning streak for the Americans.

Defensively, it was heartening to see the forwards and midfielders chock - a-block with burning energy to drop back, defend, and help out their defenders, which was crucial to Arsenal progressing through to the group stages of the tournament.

Barcelona started their title defense in the Champions League in dramatic clash with Italian giants AC Milan, finished 2 - 2 in the group stage of the tournament.

The 25 - year - old Barcelona forward was a key player for his country in the group stage of the tournament, as he helped them secure a runners - up spot in Group B — ahead of 2010 World Cup winners Spain.

The Turkish side will also be aiming to bypass the group stage of the tournament for the first time in six attempts.

Manchester United took Turkish side Fenerbahce in important Europa League game in the group stages of the tournament and it turned out to be another disaray United performance as they found themselves behind in just second minute with Moussa Sow scoring with incredible overhead kick to put Fenerbahce 1 - 0 in lead.

This is the fourth time that the Citizens have been paired up with Italian opposition in the group stage of the tournament, their most recent encounter was with Juventus in the 2015/16 season, losing both games against the Old Lady.

He scored the winner against South Korea in the group stage of the tournament.