The Champions League group stage concluded this week and Ballon D'Or candidate Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record as he tore apart Group B to become the only player to score nine goals in the group stage of the competition.
Hi guys. Group stage is done, now looking forward to the next round. pic.twitter.com/lB9AFFol81
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) December 11, 2013
While Ronaldo's Real Madrid teammate Sergio Ramos enjoyed the win from home.
Suppporting my team from home, incredible goal from Modric, 0-1 into the half-time. Come on!!! pic.twitter.com/uYhyyriGIl
— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) December 10, 2013
Cesc Fabregas was delighted with Barcelona's 6-1 thrashing of Celtic as the La Liga leaders topped Group H.
Congratulations for the great victory mates, we reach the next round as leaders of group! #ChampionsLeague#ComeonBarça
— Cesc Fàbregas Soler (@cesc4official) December 11, 2013
Ashley Cole was happy to be in action after returning from a rib injury to take part in Chelsea's 1-0 defeat of Steaua Bucharest.
Glad to back playing after 7 wks ago, #win#topofthetable ?????? and no goals against happy days #cfclove
— Ashley Cole (@TheRealAC3) December 11, 2013
Nuri Sahin gave us a glimpse of the unity in the Borussia Dortmund changing room after the Germans defeated Marseille 2-1 to top Group F.
That's what u call a team!!! #topofthegroup#achtelfinale#CLpic.twitter.com/mZIYTaKb1H
— Nuri ?ahin (@nurisahin05) December 11, 2013
Joining Borussia Dortmund from Group F was Arsenal, with Mesut Ozil using their loss to Napoli as a lesson.
Sometimes a lost game can be like a Victory. Tough game.
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) December 11, 2013Ozil's pyjamas were put on display by Olivier Giroud in Naples.
We love your "pyjamas" Mesut @MesutOzil1088pic.twitter.com/ZW2IcSBGlk
— Olivier Giroud (@_OlivierGiroud_) December 10, 2013
Some Twitter wisdom from Chelsea veteran Michael Essien.
Never make excuses,accept responsibilities and not blame others...!!!
— michael essien (@MichaelEssien) December 11, 2013
Bafetimbi Gomis takes a snap with teammates before scoring in Lyon's 2-1 Europa League win at VitoriaGuimaraes to finish top of Group I.
Au Portugal pour aller décrocher cette première place avec ma teamol pic.twitter.com/isTSHCmBU8
— Bafétimbi Gomis (@BafGomis) December 11, 2013
Gary Lineker takes to the movies to watch the premiere of 'Ron Burgundy: The Legend Continues'
This should be good. Gotta love Ron Burgundy! pic.twitter.com/nlMM9IwegX
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 11, 2013
And finally, it has been a week since the passing away of Nelson Mandela. Marseille chose an amazing display to celebrate the life of 'Madiba'
Marseille fans display for Nelson Mandela tonight pic.twitter.com/6uAm6y8CJA
— Football Away Days (@awaydays_) December 11, 2013
