Wednesday’s Champions League matches were filled with excitement and drama, with several top teams securing crucial wins. Here’s a comprehensive round-up of the day’s action:
Barcelona ran riot against Red Star Belgrade, securing a 5-2 victory. Robert Lewandowski scored twice (43′, 53′), with Raphinha also impressing with a goal (50′) and two assists. The Catalan giants dominated possession and created numerous scoring opportunities.
Bayern Munich edged Benfica 1-0, thanks to Jamal Musiala’s 67th-minute strike. The win was Bayern’s second in the Champions League this season, keeping their hopes alive. Bayern’s defense held strong, with Manuel Neuer making crucial saves.
Atletico Madrid pulled off a stunning comeback against PSG, winning 2-1 in added time. Angel Correa scored the winner (67), sealing a remarkable victory for Diego Simeone’s men. Atletico’s resilience paid off, with Antoine Griezmann equalizing in the 18th minute.
– Inter Milan beat Arsenal 1-0, courtesy of Hakan Calhanoglu’s penalty (45′).
– RB Salzburg secured their first win, defeating Feyenoord 3-1, with Karim Konate scoring twice.
– Stuttgart lost 2-0 to Atalanta, with goals from Ademola Lookman and Nicolo Zaniolo.
– Club Brugge held off Aston Villa 1-0, thanks to Hans Vanaken’s 52th-minute strike.
– Shakhtar Donetsk beat Young Boys 2-1, with goals from Oleksandr Zubkov and Georgiy Sudakov.