Benfica Rise, Juventus Respond as European Momentum Shifts in Lisbon and Turin
Juventus and Benfica used Matchday 6 to reclaim momentum in Europe, each producing composed, disciplined performances to seal vital victories over Pafos and Napoli. On a night defined by control rather than chaos, both sides reminded the continent that their seasons still carry real promise.
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Vitinha’s Hat-Trick Seals PSG’s Wild 5–3 Win Over Tottenham in Paris
Paris Saint-Germain outgunned Tottenham 5–3 in a breathless Champions League classic at Parc des Princes, with Vitinha stealing the show through a stunning hat-trick. Despite Spurs’ brilliance in transitions, PSG’s individual quality made the difference in a chaotic eight-goal showdown.
Mbappe Masterclass Fires Real Madrid to 4–3 Victory in Seven-Goal Athens Thriller
Real Madrid survived a chaotic night in Athens to edge Olympiacos 4–3, with Kylian Mbappe scoring four times in a breathtaking individual display. Despite defensive lapses and late pressure from the hosts, Los Blancos clung on to climb back into the Champions League’s top five.
PSV Humble Liverpool 4–1 at Anfield as Slot’s Crisis Spirals
Liverpool’s season plunged into deeper chaos after a ruthless PSV side stormed Anfield and left with a commanding 4–1 victory. Despite dominating possession and chances, the Reds collapsed under pressure once again, raising fresh questions over Arne Slot’s leadership.
Napoli Grind, Then Shine, As Mctominay Leads A Crucial 2–0 Win Over Qarabag
Napoli kept their Champions League hopes alive with a hard-earned but ultimately deserved 2–0 win over Qarabag, fuelled by Scott McTominay’s dominance and a vastly improved second-half showing at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Dortmund Roar Back With A Four-star Showing To Humble Villarreal
Borussia Dortmund delivered a resounding response to recent European setbacks, smashing Villarreal 4–0 in a commanding Champions League performance that blended grit, luck, and ruthless finishing inside a pulsating Signal Iduna Park.
Leverkusen Silence The Etihad As City Suffer A Costly European Setback
Manchester City endured a bruising Champions League night at the Etihad, falling 2–0 to an organised, disciplined, and razor-sharp Bayer Leverkusen side who punished every mistake and survived wave after wave of late pressure.
Fresh Barcelona Atmosphere Has Marcus Rashford Smiling Again
Marcus Rashford’s revival at Barcelona has caught the eye of manager Hansi Flick, who believes a change of culture and environment has reignited the forward’s confidence and sharpened his form.
Forbs Shines as Club Brugge and Barcelona Share Six-Goal Thriller
Club Brugge and Barcelona played out a pulsating 3–3 draw in Belgium, with Carlos Forbs starring in a dramatic Champions League encounter that had everything goals, counters, controversy, and late VAR drama.
Foden Fires as Manchester City Crush Dortmund 4–1 at the Etihad
Phil Foden’s double and Erling Haaland’s trademark strike powered Manchester City to a 4–1 win over Borussia Dortmund, sealing their sixth straight home victory in the Champions League. Rayan Cherki added a late fourth as Pep Guardiola’s men dominated from start to finish.
Qarabag Hold Chelsea in Thrilling 2-2 Champions League Draw
Qarabag earned a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Chelsea in Baku, showcasing resilience and quality against their star-studded visitors. Estevao and Garnacho struck for the Blues, but goals from Andrade and Jankovic ensured the Azerbaijani champions claimed a deserved point.
European Round-Up: Atletico, Tottenham and Juventus in Dramatic Champions League Night
Champions League night saw Atletico Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur, and Juventus all deliver contrasting performances. Atletico powered past Union Saint-Gilloise 3-1 to revive their European hopes, Spurs dazzled in a 4-0 demolition of Copenhagen despite a red card to Brennan Johnson, while Juventus were held 1-1 by Sporting CP in a tense contest in Turin.
Ten-Man Bayern Edge PSG to Extend Perfect Start to the Season
Bayern Munich maintained their flawless start to the campaign with a gritty 2-1 victory over PSG in Paris. Luis Díaz scored twice before being sent off late in the first half, forcing Bayern to defend deep for much of the second period. Despite relentless PSG pressure and a late goal from João Neves, Vincent Kompany’s men held firm to claim their 16th straight win in all competitions.