Help from Arnautovic for FC Salzburg

In the eight Wednesday games of the Football Champions League, 31 goals were scored, an average of 3,875. That’s why the score was zero in San Sebastian. Austrian champions FC Salzburg held off Spanish sixth-placed Real Sociedad to a remarkable draw. The chances of overwintering in international business are intact because Marko Arnautovic also provided support. The ÖFB team striker started Inter’s comeback in Lisbon in the parallel match in Group D with the goal to make it 1:3 (51st).

The “Nerazzurri” After being 3-0 down (Joao Mario’s hat trick within 29 minutes), they managed a 3-3 draw at Benfica, Salzburg’s immediate rivals in the fight for a Europa League ticket. Before the direct duel on December 12th in Wals-Siezenheim, the Mozartstadt team is three points ahead.

Because the “Red Bulls” If they won the first encounter in Portugal 2-0, they can even afford a defeat with a one-goal difference. “Benfica doesn’t interest us at all today. We should focus on what we can influence”said Salzburg’s sports director Bernhard Seonbuchner during the half-time break of the guest game in the Basque Country, where Gerhard Struber’s team, which was already weakened, lost two more players to injuries. Strahinja Pavlovic was substituted after 45 minutes, captain Andreas Ulmer limped off the field in the 84th.

In the finish, Real Sociedad really put the pressure on, but the strong goalkeeper Alexander Schlager could not be overcome. Salzburg’s best chance was missed by ex-Rieder Dorgeles Nene, who only hit the bar in the 15th minute. “It was very tiring, the point is very important for us”said right-back Amar Dedic after an intense fight, which was sweetened by UEFA with a point bonus of 930,000 euros.

A bitter disappointment for Danso

There was nothing to gain for Lens with defense chief Kevin Danso in London. Arsenal secured their place in the round of 16 with a 6-0 win, the first five goals coming between the 13th and 45th minutes. Only two clubs still have a clean slate: Manchester City and Real Madrid. The “White ballet” David Alaba beat Napoli 4-2.

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