Real Madrid suffered a 1:3 defeat to Milan, while Liverpool dominated Leverkusen with a 4:0 win. Monaco edged out Bologna 1:0, and Manchester City lost 1:4 to Sporting Lisbon. Borussia Dortmund narrowly beat Sturm Graz 1:0, Lille and Juventus drew 1:1, and Celtic Glasgow triumphed 3:1 over RB Leipzig. PSV Eindhoven secured a 4:0 victory against Girona, and Dinamo Zagreb rebounded from an early setback to win 4:1 against Slovan Bratislava.
- Real Madrid faced its second defeat in the Champions League group stage, falling 1:3 to Milan.
- Liverpool showcased their dominance with a 4:0 victory over Leverkusen, maintaining their unbeaten streak.
- The “Swiss duel” ended with Monaco triumphing over Bologna 1:0, thanks to Breel Embolo.
- Manchester City suffered a significant loss, going down 1:4 against Sporting Lisbon.
Real Madrid vs. Milan: A Tough Loss for the Spanish Giants
In a challenging match, Real Madrid experienced its second loss in just four group stage encounters. The turning point came in the 39th minute when former Real junior Alvaro Morata scored, putting Milan ahead 2:1. Tijjani Reijnders extended the lead to 3:1 in the 73rd minute, finding the net through the legs of Real’s goalkeeper, Andriy Lunin. Despite their efforts, including a disallowed goal from Antonio Rüdiger, the Madrid side couldn’t recover. Vinicius Jr. had previously equalized with a Panenka penalty in the 23rd minute, but it wasn’t enough to secure a positive outcome.
Liverpool’s Unstoppable Form Against Leverkusen
Liverpool continues to set the standard in the Champions League with an impressive 4:0 victory over Leverkusen, marking their fourth consecutive win in the group stage. The breakthrough came swiftly, with Luis Diaz scoring in the 61st minute, followed closely by a stunning header from Cody Gakpo just two minutes later. Diaz added two more goals in the final moments of the match, dashing Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso’s hopes for a positive return to Anfield.
Monaco Edges Bologna in the Swiss Duel
In a tightly contested match, Monaco claimed victory over Bologna in the “Swiss duel.” Breel Embolo’s header from a corner kick in the 86th minute was converted by Thilo Kehrer at the far post, sealing the game with a 1:0 scoreline. Both teams were missing key players due to injuries, yet Monaco’s performance secured them 10 points in the group stage, while Bologna remains on the hunt for their first Champions League goal, with just one point to show.
Dortmund Secures Narrow Win Against Sturm Graz
Borussia Dortmund clinched a late 1:0 victory against Sturm Graz, with Donyell Malen scoring the decisive goal in the 85th minute after a costly error from Emanuel Aiwu. Unfortunately for the Austrian side, both of their Swiss players, Gregor Kobel and Gregory Wüthrich, were sidelined due to injuries, impacting their performance.
Lille and Juventus Share the Spoils
The matchup between Lille and Juventus ended in a 1:1 draw. Lille initially took the lead in the 27th minute through Jonathan David, following a brilliant play from Edon Zhegrova. However, Juventus leveled the score when Dusan Vlahovic converted a penalty an hour into the game, ensuring neither team walked away with all three points.
Celtic Glasgow Dominates RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig’s struggles continued as they faced a 3:1 defeat against Celtic Glasgow, leaving them without a single point after four matches. Nikolas Kühn turned the tide for Glasgow with two goals in quick succession, while Reo Hatate sealed the victory in the 72nd minute, leaving the Bundesliga side in serious jeopardy of elimination.
PSV Eindhoven Celebrates a Much-Needed Victory
PSV Eindhoven finally tasted victory in their Champions League campaign with a resounding 4:0 win over Girona. The Dutch champions established a comfortable lead early in the match, and a critical yellow-red card issued to Arnau Martinez in the 55th minute thwarted any hopes of a comeback for Girona. The final score reflected PSV’s dominance, with two additional goals in the closing stages of the match.
Dinamo Zagreb’s Impressive Recovery Against Slovan Bratislava
After a dismal opening match against Bayern, Dinamo Zagreb bounced back with a convincing 4:1 victory over Slovan Bratislava. Despite falling behind early, the Croatian side equalized quickly and took control of the game. Dario Spikic and Petar Sucic scored crucial goals before halftime, and Sandro Kulenovic secured the win with two goals in the second half, bringing Dinamo’s total to seven points in the group stage.