However, the "Red devils" showed great ambitions in the artificial pitch at the Luzhniki Stadium especially with Nani playing energetically. Their patience and consistency was finally rewarded a late winner in the 86th minute when Antonio Valencia slotted in after Dimitar Berbatov had flicked on Nani's cross.

With nine points in pocket, Man United enjoyed a five-point advantage in Group B over second placed Wolfsburg as the Bundesliga champions drew 0-0 with Besiktas from Turkey.

Chelsea took the first position in Group D after the three-game winning streak with Porto trailed behind in six points. Porto defeated Apoel Nicosia 2-1 home, leaving the visitors stay with only one point just as the struggling Atletico de Madrid did.

In the classic between Real Madrid and AC Milan, Brazalian striker Pato shot home the decider with two minutes left, helping the Serie A side grabbing three points from Bernabeu.

Real Madrid broke the deadlock on 19 minutes when Raul Gonzalez clipped in his 66th Champions League goal. But Andrea Pirlo and Pato scored successively within four minutes in the second half to put the visitors ahead.

A low shot from Royston Drenthe brought Madrid back to parity but Pato volley in the 88th minute decided Milan's win.

Milan and Madrid led Group C with six points each followed by Zurich and Marseille with three points separately. Zurich was overcame 1-0 by the French side.

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