UCL Rewind: Manchester clubs crash out, Lyon completes comeback and more
By JOHN BOSCHINI
Manchester United and Manchester City might be competing atop the Premier League standings, but neither of them will be taking part in the UEFA Champions League group stage. Instead, it's off to the Europa League.
Manchester United became the first finalist to be knocked out in the group stage the following year after being shocked by FC Basel in Switzerland, 2-1, and relegated to the second tier competition with a third-place group finish.
Soccer By Ives @ Dec 7, 2011 6:33 PM EDT | Blog Profile
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