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.
UEFA Champions League
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Gimenez’s Last-Gasp Header Lifts Atletico Madrid to Dramatic 2–1 Win Over Inter
Atletico Madrid shattered Inter’s perfect Champions League start with a stoppage-time winner from Jose Gimenez, sealing a tense 2–1 victory at the Metropolitano. Julian Alvarez struck early, Piotr Zielinski equalised, but Atleti’s late surge proved decisive.
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.
David Rescues Juventus Late As Old Lady Claim First European Win Of The Season
Juventus finally broke their Champions League drought with a dramatic 3–2 comeback victory over Bodo/Glimt, sealed in stoppage time by Jonathan David after a chaotic, breathless night at the Aspmyra Stadion.
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.
Chelsea Outclass Barça In A European Masterclass At The Bridge
Chelsea flexed their muscles in front of a raucous Stamford Bridge crowd, dismantling Barcelona 3-0 in a Champions League display dripping with authority, confidence, and Brazilian brilliance.
Russo, Pinto & Peddemors Shine in UWCL Thriller Night
A dramatic night in the UEFA Women’s Champions League saw Arsenal edge Real Madrid, Juventus and Lyon share a six-goal battle, and Wolfsburg overpower Manchester United in a seven-goal contest.