Champions League Roundup: Ex-Manchester duo star as Napoli breeze past Sporting

From Dominance to Disappointment: Contrasting Nights for English Sides

Newcastle United produced a ruthless display to record their biggest ever win in the competition, sweeping aside Union Saint Gilloise 4-0. Nick Woltemade diverted in Sandro Tonali’s shot to set the tone early, before Anthony Gordon scored twice from the penalty spot on either side of the break. Harvey Barnes added a fourth to underline Eddie Howe’s side as serious contenders.

Arsenal made it back-to-back wins as they overcame Olympiacos 2-0 at the Emirates. Gabriel Martinelli tapped in the opener after Viktor Gyökeres struck the post, and Bukayo Saka sealed the points in stoppage time. David Raya’s sharp save from Daniel Podence kept Arsenal ahead in a match that demanded patience and precision.

Liverpool fell 1-0 in Istanbul against Galatasaray, who claimed their first Champions League home win in seven years

Manchester City were denied a vital away win in Monaco as Eric Dier’s stoppage time penalty made it 2-2. Erling Haaland marked his fiftieth Champions League appearance with a brace, striking early and again with a header before half time after Jordan Teze had briefly levelled. Guardiola’s side twice hit the woodwork but were punished for not finishing the game off when Dier converted from the spot.

Tottenham were held to a 2-2 draw by Bodø Glimt in Norway. Jens Petter Hauge’s double put the hosts in control before Micky van de Ven’s header gave Tottenham hope. Jostein Gundersen’s late rebound ensured the points were shared.

Chelsea edged past Benfica 1-0 at Stamford Bridge. Richard Ríos’ own goal from Alejandro Garnacho’s cross in the 18th minute proved decisive as Enzo Maresca’s side held firm despite late Benfica pressure and a stoppage time red card.

Liverpool fell 1-0 in Istanbul against Galatasaray, who claimed their first Champions League home win in seven years. Victor Osimhen converted from the spot in the 16th minute after Dominik Szoboszlai’s foul, and despite Liverpool pressure, Uğurcan Çakır’s second half save ensured the hosts held on.

European Giants Flex Their Muscles on the Big Stage

Barcelona’s clash with Paris Saint Germain was decided in dramatic fashion. Ferran Torres gave Barcelona an early lead from Marcus Rashford’s cross, but teenage sensation Senny Mayulu equalised before the break. Despite heavy Barcelona pressure, including two goal line clearances, Paris Saint Germain snatched victory in the ninetieth minute when Achraf Hakimi crossed for Gonçalo Ramos to complete the comeback and win 2-1.

Napoli finally got their campaign up and running with a 2-1 home win over Sporting CP. The Ex-Manchester duo carried Napoli in a statement win as Rasmus Højlund struck twice from Kevin De Bruyne assists, while Luis Suárez equalised from the penalty spot just after the hour.

Bayern Munich rounded off the week with a 5-1 demolition of Pafos

Real Madrid showed their European pedigree with a 5-0 demolition of Kairat Almaty. Kylian Mbappé struck a first half penalty, doubled the lead shortly after the break and completed his hat trick 17 minutes from time. Eduardo Camavinga and Brahim Díaz added further gloss as the fifteen-time champions continued their perfect start.

Atlético Madrid thrashed Frankfurt 5-1. Giacomo Raspadori tapped in after four minutes and Robin Le Normand quickly doubled the lead. Antoine Griezmann marked his 200th Atlético goal before Jonathan Burkardt replied, but Giuliano Simeone’s header and Julián Álvarez’s penalty sealed a convincing win.

Inter Milan continued their perfect start with a 3-0 victory over Slavia Prague. Lautaro Martínez opened the scoring before Denzel Dumfries added a second, and Martínez struck again after the break to complete the result.

Bayern Munich rounded off the week with a 5-1 demolition of Pafos. Harry Kane opened the scoring before Raphaël Guerreiro and Nicolas Jackson extended the lead. Mislav Oršić briefly reduced the deficit before half time, but Kane’s second and Michael Olise’s emphatic finsih capped another free scoring performance from the German champions.