Two goals from Messi in the last six minutes of the match were enough to see Barcelona clinch victory against Shakhtar Donetsk. Ilsinho had put the home side ahead just before half time. The final score was 1-2.
Atlético beat Olympique Marseille 2-1, all the goals coming in the first half. Agüero put Atlético ahead after just four minutes but Niang equalised for Olympique ten minutes later. Raúl García scored what turned out to be the the winning goal when he managed to turn in a free kick from Pernia.