United and Juve top the group

AS Manchester United and Juventus consolidated their places at the top of Group D, the shock of the night was recorded by Swiss champions FC Basel who edged out Deportivo Coruna 1-0 to earn their first win in the second phase of the Champions League.

The only goal came on the half hour from attacking midfielder Hakan Yakin and what a stunning effort it was. The younger of the two Yakin brothers accepted a pass from Julio Hernan Rossi before firing a dipping 25-metre cross shot beyond Juanmi which nestled in the corner.

Earlier, the senior Yakin, Murat, hit a post with a superbly struck swerving free kick from a similar distance.