Benfica Ends Champions League Drought with 2-0 Victory Over Struggling Ajax
Portuguese side secures crucial win while Ajax's European campaign hits new low with fifth consecutive defeat.
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Portuguese side secures crucial win while Ajax's European campaign hits new low with fifth consecutive defeat.
Victor Osimhen delivered a hat-trick to secure Galatasaray’s fourth straight Champions League win against Ajax, deepening the Dutch club’s struggles in the tournament.
Substitute Alejandro Garnacho rescued a point for Chelsea as Azerbaijani champions Qarabag held the Premier League side to a 2-2 draw, complicating Chelsea's path to direct Champions League knockout qualification.
Midfielder Mikel Merino delivers a brace as a makeshift striker in Arsenal's 3-0 Champions League win over Slavia Prague, filling the void left by injured forwards.
Manchester City secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory against Villarreal in the UEFA Champions League, with Erling Haaland extending his impressive scoring streak to nine games. The match, held at Estadio de la Ceramica, saw City rise to fifth place in the group standings with seven points from three matches.
Victor Osimhen’s late penalty secured a dramatic Galatasaray win over Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League, extending Arne Slot’s side’s losing streak to two matches. The defeat came amid injuries to goalkeeper Alisson and striker Hugo Ekitike, compounded by a controversial VAR decision denying Liverpool a late penalty. **
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho expressed his enduring affection for the club, despite managing Benfica in the UEFA Champions League. His relationship with Chelsea is a blend of nostalgia and respect, as he prepares to face his former team. ###
A dramatic late own goal by Copenhagen's Pantelis Hatzidiakos in the 91st minute salvaged a 2-2 draw for Bayer Leverkusen in their Champions League opener, after the home side had briefly taken the lead in stoppage time.
*Bodo/Glimt fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Slavia Prague, thanks to Sondre Fet's dramatic 90th-minute strike. The Norwegian debutants secured a hard-fought point despite a strong performance from the hosts. **
Marcus Thuram netted two headers from Hakan Calhanoglu's corners as Inter Milan secured a 2-0 Champions League win against Ajax, showcasing their strong start to the group stage.
Bayern Munich secured a 3-1 victory against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League group stage opener, with Harry Kane scoring twice and Trevoh Chalobah contributing an own goal. The match highlighted Bayern's experience against a young Chelsea squad, who struggled with mistakes throughout the game.
Arsenal secured a 2-0 win over Athletic Club in their UEFA Champions League opener, with substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard scoring late goals. The Gunners overcame a stubborn Athletic side in a hard-fought victory at San Mames.