It was a mixed fortune for English football followers on Wednesday night on Day 5 of the UEFA Champions League.
Manchester City are out of the Champions League at the group stage for the second successive season after they were held to a draw by Real Madrid at the Etihad just as Arsenal moved to the next stage after a convincing win at the Emirates over Montpellier.
Roberto Mancini’s side needed victory to maintain any hope of progress but fell behind to Karim Benzema’s early goal.
Arsenal reached the Champions League knockout stage for a 13th consecutive season as they outclassed Montpellier and Schalke beat Olympiakos.
The Gunners struggled for momentum in a disappointing first half that saw Laurent Koscielny head against the bar.
But they improved after the break and Jack Wilshere scored his first goal since returning from injury, with a chipped finish from close range.
Lukas Podolski sealed the win with a stunning volley as Montpellier faded.
Wednesday’s Champions League Results
Dynamo Kiev 0 – 2 Paris Saint Germain
FC Porto 3 – 0 Dinamo Zagreb
Arsenal 2 – 0 Montpellier
Schalke 04 1 – 0 Olympiakos
Zenit Petersburg 2 – 2 Malaga
Anderlecht 1 – 3 AC Milan
Ajax 1 – 4 Borussia Dortmund
Manchester City 1 – 1 Real Madrid