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CORRECTION - Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (L) reacts after scoring a goal that was disallowed past Dortmund's Swiss goalkeeper Roman Buerki during the UEFA Champions League first leg football match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid at BVB stadium in Dortmund, on September 27, 2016. / AFP / Odd ANDERSEN / The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by Odd ANDERSEN has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [-Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (L) raects after scoring a goal that was disallowed past Dortmund's Swiss goalkeeper Roman Buerki--] instead of [-Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (L) raects after scoring a goal  past Dortmund's goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller--]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried ou
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Champions League 2016: Live Stream, TV Schedule, Wednesday's Group Permutations

Matt JonesDec 6, 2016

Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will battle it out to secure top spot in Group F of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, as they meet in an eyecatching showdown at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Los Blancos need to beat the German side if they’re to finish at the summit, with qualification secured for both sides into the knockout stages already.

Elsewhere, plenty of clubs need positive results to secure their safe passage. In Group G, FC Porto will face group winners Leicester City on home soil knowing FC Copenhagen, who travel to Club Brugge, are just two points back.

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Meanwhile, Sevilla must avoid defeat against Lyon in Group H to ensure they go through.

Here are the fixtures in full for the final round of group-stage matches, where you can catch the action and a closer look at a couple of vital games on the schedule.

GroupFixture
ETottenham Hotspur vs. CSKA Moscow
EBayer Leverkusen vs. AS Monaco
FReal Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund
FLegia Warsaw vs. Sporting CP
GFC Porto vs. Leicester City
GClub Brugge vs. FC Copenhagen
HLyon vs. Sevilla
HJuventus vs. Dinamo Zagreb

TV Info: BT Sport (UK), ESPN (U.S.)

Live Stream: BT Sport Website (UK), Watch ESPN (U.S.), FOX Soccer 2GO (U.S.)

Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund

Dortmund, Germany 27.09.2016, UEFA Champions League - 2016/17 Season, Group F - Matchday 2, BV Borussia Dortmund - Real Madrid, 2:2,  Torjubel, Christian Pulisic (BVB)  und Andre Schuerrle (BVB) jubeln nach dem treffer zum 2:2   (Photo by TF-Images/Getty

Although both Madrid and Dortmund routinely secured their spot in the next round, they’ve given us some thrills in Group F. Not only did they play out a pulsating 2-2 draw in the first fixture at the Westfalenstadion, but each has showcased thrilling attacking football throughout the competition.

Madrid’s 3-3 draw against Legia Warsaw was the most gripping game of the tournament, while Dortmund’s record 8-4 win over the same opposition was a breathless affair. And with nothing to lose for either side, goals are surely a given here too. 

Real have to be the favourites, especially at home. Per ESPN FC’s Dermot Corrigan, under manager Zinedine Zidane they’ve excelled:

Indeed, while Los Blancos may not be quite as cavalier in their approach under the Frenchman, they’re extremely resilient. It was a quality on show in Saturday’s Clasico showdown with Barcelona, as a late Sergio Ramos header saw them escape the Camp Nou with a point.

Dortmund know a draw would be enough to top Group F, but any thoughts of them sitting back in this one shouldn’t be entertained.

DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 19:  Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Borussia Dortmund celebrates with team mates after scoring his team's first goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Muenchen at Signal Iduna Park on November 19,

Under manager Thomas Tuchel they are a major force going forward, and with the likes of Marco Reus, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Ousmane Dembele in the squad, they will pose a major threat if the game does become stretched. Per Squawka Football, the former has been in fine form since he returned from injury:

Both teams can throw caution to the wind here. Not only are they both qualified, but the likely gulf between first and second place in this year’s competition is unlikely to be too wide. Subsequently, expect an entertaining 90 minutes between two genuine contenders for this year’s title.

Prediction: Real Madrid 2-2 Borussia Dortmund

Lyon vs. Sevilla

SEVILLE, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 22:  Nicolas Pareja of Sevilla celebrates scoring the first goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Sevilla FC and Juventus at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on November 22, 2016 in Seville, Spain.  (Photo by Richard M

After a brilliant start to the group stage, Sevilla looked as though they were set to sail through to the last 16. But a lull in form means their hopes are teetering on the edge of a cliff, and Lyon can nudge them down into the UEFA Europa League.

It’s been a wonderful campaign in the main for Sevilla, who have blossomed under manager Jorge Sampaoli. However, preparation for this crucial fixture has been far from ideal; they were well beaten by Juventus in their last Champions League outing and lost 2-1 to La Liga’s bottom side Granada on Saturday.

Sevilla have received a boost ahead of this key clash, though, with on-loan midfielder Samir Nasri back in training ahead of the game. Per Sky Sports’ Guillem Balague, he’s been so important for the team this term:

Lyon gave themselves a chance to progress as they battled to a 1-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb in their last match. Their buildup hasn’t been ideal either, though.

Their match against Metz on Saturday was abandoned in the first half after goalkeeper Anthony Lopes was struck by a firecracker thrown from the terraces and hospitalised. “Lyon underline the fact that the whole squad... have been seriously shaken emotionally by this aggression,” read part of a statement from the club on the matter, per Reuters (h/t Eurosport).

Metz' and Lyon's players reacts after a firecracker has exploded on the pitch during the French L1 football match between Metz (FCM) and Lyon (OL) on December 3, 2016 at Saint Symphorien stadium in Longeville-Les-Metz, eastern France.  / AFP / JEAN-CHRIST

Lyon do have reason to be positive, though. Per the Champions League Twitter feed, in Alexandre Lacazette, the Andalusians will be up against a forward who’s found his goalscoring touch as of late:

With three points needed and a raucous home crowd at their back, the Ligue 1 side will push on strong in this one. However, Sevilla have the class to cause problems on the counter and secure the point needed to progress.

Prediction: Lyon 1-1 Sevilla

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