Former winners Porto and impressive debutants Malaga became the first teams to reach the last 16 of the Champions League when they guaranteed progress from the group stage with two games to spare on Tuesday. Group A leaders Porto, the 1987 and 2004 European champions, drew 0-0 away at Dynamo Kiev to move on to 10 points from four games and secure a knockout round place. Malaga surprised AC Milan 1-1 as Real Madrid secured a 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund. - Photos by AFP

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