Bayern Munich booked a Champions League round of 16 place in style with a routine 3-1 win over Salzburg.
Man of the moment, Robert Lewandoski continued his rich vein of form to lead the Bavarians into an early place in the knockout stage.
The Polish striker scored the opener just before halftime before Kingsley Coman added the second goal, while Leroy Sane completed the win, Mergim Berisha scored a consolation goal for Salzburg.
Liverpool suffered a shock 2-0 loss against Atalanta at Anfield to delay their second round qualification.
Josip Ilicic put Atalanta ahead on the hour mark with a tidy finish before Robin Gosens added the second goal to hand the visitors the maximum points.
Liverpool failed to record a single shot on target as they suffer their biggest loss at Anfield under Jurgen Klopp.
Manchester City recorded a slim 1-0 win over Olympiakos in Greece courtesy of a goal from Phil Foden.
The visitors had 21 shots at goal but their struggle in front of goal continue.
In the other Group C game, Porto completed a double over Marseille with a 2-0 win in Portugal to move a step closer to qualification.
Ajax Amsterdam recorded a 3-1 win over Midtjylland, Borussia Moenchengladbach spanked Shaktar Donetsk 4-0.
Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan 2-0 thanks to goals from Eden Hazard and an own goal by Ahcraf Hakimi to push Inter Milan towards elimination.
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