Europe's elite football clubs delivered another night of high-stakes drama in the UEFA Champions League, with Manchester City asserting dominance, Inter Milan maintaining perfection, and Barcelona staging a gritty comeback to avoid disaster.
Manchester City’s Commanding Victory
Manchester City cruised to a 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad Stadium, powered by Phil Foden’s precision and Erling Haaland’s relentless scoring. Foden’s two curling strikes and Haaland’s fifth Champions League goal this season underscored City’s attacking prowess, while Rayan Cherki’s late goal sealed the emphatic win. Pep Guardiola’s squad now sits comfortably with 10 points in the group stage.
Inter Milan’s Narrow Escape
Inter Milan edged past Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty 2-1 in a tense home clash. Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring, but Ofri Arad’s equalizer tested the Italian giants before Carlos Augusto’s thunderous strike secured their fourth consecutive win. The result keeps Inter level with Bayern Munich and Arsenal at the top of their group.
Barcelona’s Resilient Rally
Barcelona survived defensive lapses to claw back three times in a 3-3 draw against Club Brugge. Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal shone in Belgium, contributing a goal and assist as Ferran Torres and an own goal salvaged a critical point. The Catalan side’s injury-depleted lineup showcased resilience despite vulnerabilities at the back.
Other Key Matches
Chelsea avoided embarrassment with Alejandro Garnacho’s equalizer in a 2-2 draw against Qarabag, while Bayer Leverkusen’s Patrik Schick handed Benfica a fourth straight loss. Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen stunned Ajax with a hat-trick in Amsterdam, and Cypriot newcomers Pafos celebrated a historic 1-0 win over Villarreal.
With the group stage reaching its climax, teams are scrambling to secure spots in the knockout rounds, setting the stage for more electrifying clashes in the weeks ahead.
