Monchengladbach players celebrate UCL last-16 spot despite defeat vs Real Madrid; watch

Borussia Monchengladbach players were a tad nervous following ir 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid in ir final group B game as ir qualification into last-16 hinged on result of or game in group. A win for eir Inter Milan or Shakhtar Donetsk on matchday 6 would've resulted in elimination for German club. However, as Inter and Shakhtar played out a goalless draw, it meant that Gladbach were through to next round and ir players, while watching final few seconds of that game, couldn't hold back ir emotions. 

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Borussia Monchengladbach players erupt in celebration after Inter's draw vs Shakhtar

Having succumbed to defeat against Real Madrid on matchday 6 of Champions League, Monchengladbach fell to second place in Group B. German outfit's destiny was out of ir hands and y needed Shakhtar to draw with Inter in or fixture in Group B if y were to progress as runners-up. 

game at San Siro went on for a while longer after final whistle in Madrid due to additional stopp time and Gladbach players huddled around an iPad set up in ir dugout to stream  closing sts of or game in ir group. tension among Gladbach players, who were waiting for full-time whistle, was insurmountable. 

However, when final whistle was blown at San Siro and it was confirmed that Gladbach had reached Champions League Round of 16 for first time since 1977, players couldn't hide ir emotions. Gladbach players jumped with joy and excitement, while some gared toger in huddles while dancing on pitch. 

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Real Madrid vs Monchengladbach: Zinedine Zidane grabe top spot in Group B with matchday 6 victory

Zinedine Zidane's side headed into matchday 6 kwing that a win against Monchengladbach would ensure ir qualification to next round. And win y did. A brace from star forward Karim Benzema in first half was eugh to propel Real Madrid to summit of Group with 10 points.  

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Shakhtar finished in third place and moved level on points with Galdback but Germans had a better goal difference. However, Shakhtar did man to secure a spot in Europa League Round of 32 while Antonio Conte's Inter finished bottom of group after winning just one match.

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