Kaka still shines at UEFA Champions

(eurosport.co.uk )
Updated: 2006-10-18 09:02

Three of the UEFA Champions League's brightest stars - Kaka of Milan, Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy and Lyon's Juninho Pernambucano bagged spectacular goals again. The consistently impressive trio hit the headlines as there were also comfortable wins for Celtic and Manchester United.

Dynamo Kiev 0-3 Lyon

Impressive Lyon march on at the top of Group E with a straightforward win in Kiev. A trademark Juninho free kick was added to by goals from Kim Kallstrom and Florent Malouda.

Steaua Bucharest 1-4 Real Madrid

Robinho sparkled for Real as they trounced Steaua in Bucharest. Sergio Ramos and Raul struck before half time with Robinho and Ruud van Nistelrooy's chip securing an easy success. Valentin Badea pulled one back for the hosts.

Celtic 3-0 Benfica

Kenny Miller scored twice and Stephen Pearson added a late third as Celtic pulled off a fantastic victory against Benfica at Parkhead.

Man United 3-0 FC Copenhagen

The 1999 winners remain top of the group after a third straight win. After Louis Saha missed a couple of openings, Paul Scholes set them on their way to three points. John O'Shea deflected in a second and Jesper Christiansen spoiled a fine display by gifting Kieran Richardson the third.

Porto 4-1 Hamburg

Porto proved too strong for out-of-form Hamburg with a stunning 4-1 triumph. Lisandro hit a double and a Lucho Gonzalez penalty and Helder Postiga goal made it safe. Piotr Trochowski hit an 89th minute consolation.

CSKA Moscow 1-1 Arsenal

A first-half strike by Daniel Carvalho following a short free kick was enough to condemn Arsenal to defeat in Moscow. There was huge controversy late on when Thierry Henry had a goal harshly ruled out and was instead booked for handling the ball.

Anderlecht 0-1 Milan

A beautiful strike by Kaka was the difference between the two sides although Anderlecht twice hit the woodwork in the closing stages. Daniele Bonera was sent off for the visitors.

Lille 3-1 AEK Athens

Vladimir Ivic equalised Matthieu Robail's opener before late efforts from Daniel Gygax and Jean Makoun secured victory for Lille as the game finished with a flurry of goals.